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Gempp Family History

Gempp 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: Kemp, Repp, Gropp, Lemp, Kempa, Gapp, Remp, Gemar, Gemme, Tepp

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Where is the Gempp family from?

You can see how Gempp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gempp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gempp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gempp family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gempp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gempp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gempp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gempp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    100%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Gempp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gempp 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Gempp. 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 306 military records available for the last name Gempp. For the veterans among your Gempp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gempp lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gempp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gempp in 1969 was 73, and 71 in 2001.

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