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Kermon Family History

Kermon 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: Sermon, Hermon, Kerman, German, Heron, Kenyon, Karman, Kern, Kron

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Where is the Kermon family from?

You can see how Kermon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kermon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kermon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kermon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kermon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermon 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 Kermon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kermon. 45% of Kermon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kermon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kermon were Laborer and Housework.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kermon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Kermon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermon 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kermon. 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 172 military records available for the last name Kermon. For the veterans among your Kermon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kermon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kermon in 1962 was 49, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermon 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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