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Kemprill Family History

Kemprill 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: Hemphill, Krill, Prill, Merrill, Perrill, Kemple, Kemplin, Mcrill

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Where is the Kemprill family from?

You can see how Kemprill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemprill family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Kemprill families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Kemprill families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemprill's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kemprill families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Kemprill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemprill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kemprill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kemprill. For the veterans among your Kemprill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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