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Kempney Family History

Kempney 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: Kempner, Kemper, Kemner, Kearney, Kempen, Dempsey, Empey, Keaney

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Where is the Kempney family from?

You can see how Kempney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kempney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kempney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempney 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 59 census records available for the last name Kempney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempney 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kempney. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kempney. For the veterans among your Kempney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempney lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Kempney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kempney in 1973 was 87, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempney 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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