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Kembrey Name Meaning

variant of Kembery see Cambray .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Embrey, Kemble, Hembree, Kembel, Kemery, Bembry, Kimrey, Kemerer

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Where is the Kembrey family from?

You can see how Kembrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kembrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kembrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Kembrey families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kembrey's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Kembrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kembrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kembrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kembrey. 100% of Kembrey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Kembrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kembrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kembrey 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kembrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Kembrey. For the veterans among your Kembrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kembrey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Kembrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kembrey in 1977 was 70, and 52 in 1999.

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