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Kmety Family History

Kmety 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: Kmet, Kmetz, Metz, Kley, Ketz, Emery, Keto, Mery, Amey, Koeth

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Where is the Kmety family from?

You can see how Kmety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kmety family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kmety family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kmety's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kmety families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kmety surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kmety ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sprayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kmety. 100% of Kmety men worked as a Sprayer. .

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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

  • Sprayer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kmety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kmety 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kmety. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kmety. For the veterans among your Kmety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kmety lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kmety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kmety in 1968 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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