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Kermott Family History

Kermott 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: Dermott, Hergott, Kerfoot, Kermode, Jemmott, Memmott, Perrott, Emmott

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Where is the Kermott family from?

You can see how Kermott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kermott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kermott families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kermott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kermott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermott 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 Kermott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kermott. 100% of Kermott men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kermott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Kermott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kermott. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kermott. For the veterans among your Kermott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermott lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kermott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kermott in 1955 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermott 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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