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Kempke Family History

Kempke Surname Meaning

North German: diminutive of Kemp.

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


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Where is the Kempke family from?

You can see how Kempke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kempke families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kempke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kempke families in 1880.
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What did your Kempke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kempke. 35% of Kempke 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
    35%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

What Kempke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kempke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempke 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Kempke. 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 300 military records available for the last name Kempke. For the veterans among your Kempke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kempke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kempke in 1962 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempke 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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