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Kmit Family History

Kmit 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, Smit, Kim, Min, Smith, Kil, Kai, Amin, Kant, Ki

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Where is the Kmit family from?

You can see how Kmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kmit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kmit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kmit's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Kmit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kmit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kmit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Kmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kmit 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kmit. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kmit. For the veterans among your Kmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kmit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kmit in 1964 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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