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Kemshaw Family History

Kemshaw 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: Kershaw, Henshaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Ramshaw, Redshaw, Belshaw, Shaw

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Where is the Kemshaw family from?

You can see how Kemshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemshaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kemshaw families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kemshaw's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kemshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemshaw 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 81 census records available for the last name Kemshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemshaw 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kemshaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kemshaw. For the veterans among your Kemshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemshaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemshaw 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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