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Keemey Family History

Keemey 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: Keeley, Keeney, Keesey, Seeley, Kelsey, Keeven, Kenley, Keeler

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Where is the Keemey family from?

You can see how Keemey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keemey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keemey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Keemey family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keemey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Keemey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Keemey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keemey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Keemey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Keemey. For the veterans among your Keemey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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