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Kemffer Family History

Kemffer 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: Keiffer, Keffer, Kempfer, Kemper, Kempner, Kemner, Kemmer, Kemler

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Where is the Kemffer family from?

You can see how Kemffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kemffer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemffer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kemffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemffer 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 Kemffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kemffer. 100% of Kemffer men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Kemffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemffer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kemffer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kemffer. For the veterans among your Kemffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemffer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemffer 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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