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Kemsey Family History

Kemsey Surname Meaning

see Kempsey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kemsey family from?

You can see how Kemsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kemsey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kemsey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kemsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kemsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemsey. 60% of Kemsey 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Kemsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Kemsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemsey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kemsey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kemsey. For the veterans among your Kemsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemsey lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Kemsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kemsey in 1994 was 90, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemsey 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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