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Krempa Family History

Krempa Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Krępa descriptive nickname from krępy ‘squat square-built’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Krempa family from?

You can see how Krempa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krempa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Krempa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Krempa families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Krempa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Krempa families in 1920.
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What did your Krempa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krempa. 39% of Krempa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Krempa women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krempa were Packer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Packer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Krempa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Krempa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krempa 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Krempa. 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 375 military records available for the last name Krempa. For the veterans among your Krempa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krempa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Krempa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krempa in 1956 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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