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Kempista Family History

Kempista 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: Kempisty, Tempesta, Kalista, Kempster, Lepisto, Kempa, Tempest

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Where is the Kempista family from?

You can see how Kempista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempista family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kempista families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kempista's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kempista families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempista 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 Kempista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kempista. 43% of Kempista men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Kempista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Kempista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempista 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kempista. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kempista. For the veterans among your Kempista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempista lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kempista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kempista in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempista

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempista 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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