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Kempkey Family History

Kempkey 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: Kempker, Kempke, Kempkes, Kemper, Kempner, Kempen, Dempsey, Empey

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Where is the Kempkey family from?

You can see how Kempkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kempkey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempkey's in USA. California had the highest population of Kempkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempkey 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 109 census records available for the last name Kempkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempkey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kempkey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kempkey. For the veterans among your Kempkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempkey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Kempkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kempkey in 1974 was 83, and 69 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempkey 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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