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Kembley Family History

Kembley Surname 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: Kemble, Kimbley, Hemsley, Rumbley, Kenley, Kimble, Keeley, Emley

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Where is the Kembley family from?

You can see how Kembley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kembley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kembley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kembley family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kembley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kembley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kembley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Kembley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kembley 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kembley. 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 Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Kembley. For the veterans among your Kembley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kembley lifespan?

Average Kembley life expectancy in 1968 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kembley 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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