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Kempka Family History

Kempka Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kempke.

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


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Where is the Kempka family from?

You can see how Kempka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kempka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kempka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kempka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempka 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 Kempka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempka. 58% of Kempka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kempka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kempka were Farmer and Stitcher.

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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
    58%
  • Counter Man
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Kempka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Kempka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempka 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Kempka. 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 216 military records available for the last name Kempka. For the veterans among your Kempka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kempka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kempka in 1958 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempka 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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