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Kempfer Family History

Kempfer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kämpfer (see Kampfer).

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


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Where is the Kempfer family from?

You can see how Kempfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Kempfer families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kempfer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kempfer families in 1911.
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What did your Kempfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempfer. 30% of Kempfer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kempfer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kempfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kempfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempfer 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Kempfer. 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 508 military records available for the last name Kempfer. For the veterans among your Kempfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempfer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kempfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kempfer in 1951 was 33, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempfer 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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