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Kemback Family History

Kemback 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: Lembeck, Feeback, Reback, Koback, Dembeck, Limback, Back, Kemble

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Where is the Kemback family from?

You can see how Kemback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemback family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kemback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kemback family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemback's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kemback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemback 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 21 census records available for the last name Kemback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemback 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kemback. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kemback. For the veterans among your Kemback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemback lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemback 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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