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Keemp Family History

Keemp 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: Kemp, Keep, Klemp, Kamp, Deep, Keel, Keim, Kramp, Klemm, Lemp

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Where is the Keemp family from?

You can see how Keemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keemp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Keemp families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Keemp's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Keemp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keemp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Keemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keemp 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Keemp. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keemp. For the veterans among your Keemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keemp lifespan?

Average Keemp life expectancy in 1975 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keemp 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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