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Kembey Family History

Kembey 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: Kembel, Kemble, Kamber, Kemper, Kelsey, Kimber, Kenley, Keeley, Emley

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Where is the Kembey family from?

You can see how Kembey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kembey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kembey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kembey families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kembey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kembey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kembey 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 143 census records available for the last name Kembey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kembey 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 Kembey. 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 Kembey. For the veterans among your Kembey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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