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Origins of the Kemps surname

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About the Kempses

We have a total number of 860 records for people with the last name Kemps.

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Where do most Kempses live?

In 1921, most Kempses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kempses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 696 records for the Kemps surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Kempses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kempses.

What are the most common Kemps first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Kempses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kempses in 1921
Dress Maker

7

House Servant

3

Piecer In A Cotton Mill

3

Servant

3

Button Polisher

2

Common Male occupations for Kempses in 1921
Cooper

5

Trimmer

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

Butcher

4

Groom

3

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