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Kenemer Family History

Kenemer 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: Kennemer, Kenimer, Kenner, Gensemer, Keeler, Kneer, Kensler, Kender

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Where is the Kenemer family from?

You can see how Kenemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kenemer families living in Alabama. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kenemer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kenemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenemer. 54% of Kenemer 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
    54%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Kenemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenemer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kenemer. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kenemer. For the veterans among your Kenemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenemer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Kenemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kenemer in 1947 was 43, and 69 in 2002.

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