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Kempt Family History

Kempt Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: perhaps from a shortened form of the extinct Scottish surname Kemptie of uncertain origin

or an altered form of Kemp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kempt family from?

You can see how Kempt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kempt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Kempt families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kempt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kempt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kempt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kempt. 100% of Kempt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kempt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempt 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Kempt. 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 761 military records available for the last name Kempt. For the veterans among your Kempt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kempt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kempt in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempt 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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