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Cempel Family History

Cempel Name 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: Tempel, Rempel, Hempel, Zempel, Kempel, Camel, Capel, Semper, Kemper

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Where is the Cempel family from?

You can see how Cempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cempel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cempel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cempel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cempel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cempel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cempel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cempel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Cempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cempel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cempel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Cempel. For the veterans among your Cempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cempel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Cempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cempel in 1969 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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