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Van Kempen Family History

Van Kempen Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Netherlands Belgium and Germany called Kempen. Compare Kempen.

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


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You can see how Van Kempen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kempen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Van Kempen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Van Kempen families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Van Kempen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Van Kempen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Van Kempen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kempen 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Van Kempen. 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 268 military records available for the last name Van Kempen. For the veterans among your Van Kempen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Kempen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Van Kempen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Kempen in 1975 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Kempen 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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