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Kempink Family History

Kempink 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: Kempen, Kempinski, Kemplin, Kemp, Klink, Pepin, Kampen, Pink, Repine

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Where is the Kempink family from?

You can see how Kempink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kempink families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kempink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kempink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kempink ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kempink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempink 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kempink. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kempink. For the veterans among your Kempink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempink lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kempink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kempink in 1975 was 90, and 46 in 2004.

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