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Kermith Family History

Kermith Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Keith, Wermuth, Nesmith, Kerth, Smith, Beamish, Kertz, Skerritt

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Where is the Kermith family from?

You can see how Kermith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kermith families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Kermith family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kermith families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kermith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermith census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Kermith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Kermith. For the veterans among your Kermith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermith ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermith

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