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Kempkens Family History

Kempkens 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: Kempkes, Kempen, Kempker, Kempke, Kampen, Kemper, Kempner, Kempton

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Where is the Kempkens family from?

You can see how Kempkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kempkens family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempkens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kempkens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempkens 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 Kempkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kempkens. 100% of Kempkens women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Kempkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Kempkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempkens 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kempkens. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kempkens. For the veterans among your Kempkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempkens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kempkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kempkens in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempkens 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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