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Kempendorf Family History

Kempendorf 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: Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf, Beckendorf, Wellendorf, Elmendorf

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Where is the Kempendorf family from?

You can see how Kempendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kempendorf family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kempendorf's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Kempendorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kempendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempendorf 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kempendorf. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kempendorf. For the veterans among your Kempendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempendorf lifespan?

Average Kempendorf life expectancy in 1977 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempendorf 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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