Kemler Family History

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Kemler Name Meaning

Altered spelling of German Kemmler or Kämmler, occupational name for a comb maker or a wool comber, from Middle High German kamb(e) ‘comb’ + the agent suffix -(l)er. Compare Kamler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kamler, Hemler, Kepler, Demler, Semler, Kumler, Keller, Keiler

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Kemler Family Origin

Where is the Kemler family from?

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You can see how Kemler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kemler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kemler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kemler Family Occupations

What did your Kemler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Kemler. 12% of Kemler men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Kemler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemler were Truck Driver and Maid

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Maid
    5%

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

Kemler Historical Records

What Kemler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kemler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 537 immigration records available for the last name Kemler. 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 Card

There are 552 military records available for the last name Kemler. For the veterans among your Kemler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kemler Life Expectancy

What is the average Kemler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kemler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kemler in 1949 was 46, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemler 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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