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Kenpf Family History

Kenpf 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: Kempf, Kemp, Ken, Kopf, Knopf, Kenny, Keep, Karpf, Kampf, Kent

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Where is the Kenpf family from?

You can see how Kenpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenpf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kenpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kenpf families living in Colorado. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kenpf's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Kenpf families in 1880.
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What did your Kenpf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Kenpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenpf 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kenpf. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kenpf. For the veterans among your Kenpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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