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Kemmy Family History

Kemmy 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: Kemme, Demmy, Kemp, Kimm, Remy, Kenny, Demay, Keim, Kelly, Kamm

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Where is the Kemmy family from?

You can see how Kemmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemmy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kemmy families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Kemmy families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kemmy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kemmy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemmy 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 Kemmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemmy. 100% of Kemmy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kemmy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Kemmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemmy 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 Kemmy. 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 136 military records available for the last name Kemmy. For the veterans among your Kemmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemmy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kemmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kemmy in 1964 was 60, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemmy 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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