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Kempinski Family History

Kempinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Kempiński): variant of Kępiński a habitational name for someone from Kępina, Kępino, Kępiny, Kępno or other places called with Polish kępa ‘islet’.

(see Kempa).

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


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Where is the Kempinski family from?

You can see how Kempinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kempinski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempinski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kempinski families in 1911.
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What did your Kempinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempinski. 27% of Kempinski men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kempinski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kempinski were Miner and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Kempinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Kempinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempinski 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Kempinski. 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 520 military records available for the last name Kempinski. For the veterans among your Kempinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempinski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kempinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kempinski in 1958 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempinski 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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