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Kemeny Family History

Kemeny Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Kemény): nickname from kemény ‘hard tough’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kemeny family from?

You can see how Kemeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemeny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kemeny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kemeny families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemeny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kemeny families in 1911.
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What did your Kemeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kemeny. 100% of Kemeny men worked as a Farming.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Kemeny lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kemeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kemeny in 1945 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemeny 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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