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Kempes Family History

Kempes 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: Kemper, Kempen, Kempe, Kempkes, Kempel, Kemps, Kepes, Kemp, Kampen

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Where is the Kempes family from?

You can see how Kempes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kempes families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kempes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kempes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kempes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Kempes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempes 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kempes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kempes. For the veterans among your Kempes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Kempes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kempes in 1964 was 60, and 85 in 1989.

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