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Kempsay Family History

Kempsay 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: Kempa, Dempsey, Kempski, Kempson, Kelsay, Kempka, Kemps, Kempisty

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Where is the Kempsay family from?

You can see how Kempsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempsay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kempsay families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempsay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kempsay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Kempsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempsay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kempsay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kempsay. For the veterans among your Kempsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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