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Kemppainen Family History

Kemppainen Surname Meaning

Finnish: possibly a nickname from kempas kemppi denoting small (grasshopper-like) insects + the surname suffix -nen.

Recorded as a hereditary surname since the 16th century, especially in Kainuu in the east of Finland.

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


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Where is the Kemppainen family from?

You can see how Kemppainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemppainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 41 Kemppainen families living in Michigan. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kemppainen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kemppainen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemppainen 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 Kemppainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kemppainen. 29% of Kemppainen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kemppainen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kemppainen were Miner and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Kemppainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kemppainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemppainen 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Kemppainen. 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 Kemppainen. For the veterans among your Kemppainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemppainen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kemppainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kemppainen in 1951 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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