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Kemeys Family History

Kemeys Surname Meaning

from any of various places in Wales called Cemaes Cemmaes or Kemeys all from Middle Welsh kemmeis ‘bends in a river’ (modern cemais).

The modern surname is probably from Kemeys Commander (Monmouths) or Kemeys Graig (Monmouths).

There may have been some confusion with Kemish.

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


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Where is the Kemeys family from?

You can see how Kemeys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemeys family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemeys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kemeys family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemeys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kemeys families in 1840.
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What did your Kemeys ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Kemeys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemeys 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kemeys. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kemeys. For the veterans among your Kemeys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemeys lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Kemeys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kemeys in 1987 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

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