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Kermitz Family History

Kermitz 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: Kertz, Kritz, Gerbitz, Kemnitz, Nemitz, Gerwitz, Kreitz, Keitz

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Where is the Kermitz family from?

You can see how Kermitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kermitz family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kermitz's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kermitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kermitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kermitz. 100% of Kermitz women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kermitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Kermitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermitz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kermitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kermitz. For the veterans among your Kermitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermitz lifespan?

Average Kermitz life expectancy in 1986 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermitz 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.

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