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Kmiec Family History

Kmiec Surname Meaning

Polish (Kmieć): status name for a peasant farmer who owned his own land from Old Polish kmieć.

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


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Where is the Kmiec family from?

You can see how Kmiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kmiec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Kmiec families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kmiec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kmiec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kmiec 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 Kmiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kmiec. 33% of Kmiec men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Kmiec women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kmiec were Weaver and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Laundress
    8%

What Kmiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kmiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kmiec 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Kmiec. 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 817 military records available for the last name Kmiec. For the veterans among your Kmiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kmiec lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kmiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kmiec in 1949 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kmiec 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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