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Kempf Family History

Kempf Surname Meaning

German and Danish: variant of Kämpf (see Kampf).

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


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Where is the Kempf family from?

You can see how Kempf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kempf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Kempf families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kempf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kempf families in 1911.
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What did your Kempf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kempf. 100% of Kempf men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Kempf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempf 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kempf. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Kempf. For the veterans among your Kempf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempf lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kempf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kempf in 1944 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempf 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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