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Kemphe Family History

Kemphe 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: Kemple, Kempe, Kempke, Kemph, Temple, Kemp, Kemble, Kemper, Kempner

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Where is the Kemphe family from?

You can see how Kemphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemphe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kemphe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kemphe family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemphe's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kemphe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemphe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Kemphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemphe 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kemphe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kemphe. For the veterans among your Kemphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemphe lifespan?

Average Kemphe life expectancy in 1969 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemphe 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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