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Kemly Family History

Kemly 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: Kelly, Kealy, Keely, Kenly, Keily, Lemly, Kemp, Kemble, Keil, Remy

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Where is the Kemly family from?

You can see how Kemly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kemly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Kemly family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemly's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kemly families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemly 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 Kemly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kemly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Kemly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemly 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kemly. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kemly. For the veterans among your Kemly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Kemly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kemly in 1970 was 64, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemly 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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