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Kemmedy Family History

Kemmedy 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: Kemmer, Keedy, Kennedy, Kemery, Kimmey, Kemeny, Kemme, Kemmet, Kummer

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Where is the Kemmedy family from?

You can see how Kemmedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmedy family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Kemmedy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Kemmedy families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemmedy's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kemmedy families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Kemmedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmedy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kemmedy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kemmedy. For the veterans among your Kemmedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmedy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmedy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemmedy

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