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Kemmey Family History

Kemmey 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, Kimmey, Kemme, Kemmet, Kummer, Klemmer, Kemper, Kelsey

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Where is the Kemmey family from?

You can see how Kemmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemmey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Kemmey families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kemmey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kemmey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmey 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 Kemmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemmey. 50% of Kemmey women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kemmey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Kemmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmey 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Kemmey. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kemmey. For the veterans among your Kemmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Kemmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kemmey in 1963 was 69, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemmey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmey 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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