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Kmet Family History

Kmet Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian kmet status name for a peasant farmer.

Slovak (Kmeť) and Czech: from Slovak kmeť Czech kmet either ‘old man with rich life experience’ or a status name for an alderman.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kmet family from?

You can see how Kmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kmet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kmet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kmet families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kmet's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kmet families in 1911.
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What did your Kmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kmet. 50% of Kmet men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kmet 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Kmet. 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 332 military records available for the last name Kmet. For the veterans among your Kmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kmet lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kmet in 1951 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kmet 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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