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Kempff Family History

Kempff 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, Kemper, Kampf, Kempa, Kempen, Kumpf, Kemple, Kempe

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Where is the Kempff family from?

You can see how Kempff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kempff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kempff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kempff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kempff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kempff. 25% of Kempff men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Trucker
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Commercial Artist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Kempff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempff 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Kempff. 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 448 military records available for the last name Kempff. For the veterans among your Kempff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kempff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kempff in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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