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Kempp Family History

Kempp 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: Kemp, Kempa, Kepp, Kempe, Kemph, Kempf, Kemps, Kopp, Kamp, Knapp

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Where is the Kempp family from?

You can see how Kempp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Kempp families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kempp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempp 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 Kempp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kempp. 100% of Kempp men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kempp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Kempp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempp 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kempp. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kempp. For the veterans among your Kempp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Kempp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kempp in 1966 was 83, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempp 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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