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Kemey Family History

Kemey 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: Kemery, Demey, Kemeny, Kemen, Kemp, Nemec, Kamel, Kamen, Kley, Remy

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Where is the Kemey family from?

You can see how Kemey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Kemey families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kemey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kemey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemey 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 Kemey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemey. 47% of Kemey men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kemey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemey were Factory Worker and New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Factory Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Kemey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kemey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemey 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kemey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kemey. For the veterans among your Kemey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Kemey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kemey in 1965 was 80, and 94 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemey 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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