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Kemp Family History
Kemp Genealogy & Family TreeKemp is an English name from Kent, England, where the earliest known ancestor--Ralph le Kemp--was recorded in 1296. It comes from the Old English word cempa which means "champion." The earliest known ancestor--Eadulf Cempa--was recorded in 902 A.D. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is Lucem spero which means "I hope for light."
Other spellings include "Kempe," "Cemp," "Kemppe," "Kempt," and "Kemper." Notable people with the surname include British actor Will Kemp (Van Helsing, Mindhunters, Step Up 2: The Streets), English footballer David Kemp (Harrow Burouogh, Maindehead United, Slough Town), and American actress Ellie Kemper (The Office, Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street). The first Kemps to come to America were William, Margaret, and Anthony Kemp in Virginia in 1624.
Kemp Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Avis Mildred Kemp -- --, 1885 January 0, 1986
- John Kemp -- --, 1829 August 28, 1830
- Ricky Dean Kemp -- --, 1960 October 27, 1967 Wisconsin
- Mary Etta Kemp -- --, 1912 August 11, 1996 Tennessee
- Frederick Thomas (Jim) Kemp -- --, 1900 March 4, 1994
Kemp Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Squire Kemp -- --, 1775 November 0, 1865 North Carolina
- Charles Edward Kemp -- --, 1864 December 0, 6 Iowa
- Maria Catharine Anna Kemp -- --, 1783 July 15, 1869 Maryland
- Mehitable Kemp -- --, 1673 April 14, 1768 Massachusetts
- Maude Kemp -- --, 1879 December 0, 1942 Maryland
