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Kanemeier Family History

Kanemeier Name 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: Kampmeier, Fangmeier, Hagemeier, Sandmeier, Kammeyer, Kammerer

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Where is the Kanemeier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanemeier 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 Kanemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanemeier. 100% of Kanemeier 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kanemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanemeier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kanemeier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Kanemeier. For the veterans among your Kanemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanemeier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kanemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kanemeier in 1968 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

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