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Kemplay Family History

Kemplay Surname Meaning

see Kempley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kemplay family from?

You can see how Kemplay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemplay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemplay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Kemplay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Kemplay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kemplay families in 1891.
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What did your Kemplay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kemplay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemplay 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kemplay. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kemplay. For the veterans among your Kemplay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemplay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kemplay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kemplay in 1967 was 73, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemplay 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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