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Kemf Family History

Kemf 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: Kemp, Kem, Kempf, Keef, Kim, Kamp, Leaf, Kern, Kam, Kimm

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Where is the Kemf family from?

You can see how Kemf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kemf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kemf families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemf's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kemf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemf 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 Kemf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemf. 34% of Kemf men worked as a Farming and 100% of Kemf women worked as a House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Kemf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Kemf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemf 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kemf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Kemf. For the veterans among your Kemf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Kemf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kemf in 1972 was 85, and 75 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemf 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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