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Kempisty Family History

Kempisty Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Kępisty a nickname from kępisty ‘stocky stumpy’ or ‘covered with clumps’. Both forms occur mainly in Podlasie and in northeast part of Masovian Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kempski, Kempinski, Kemmis, Kapusta, Kempen, Krampitz, Kalista, Moist

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Where is the Kempisty family from?

You can see how Kempisty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempisty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kempisty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kempisty families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempisty's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kempisty families in 1891.
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What did your Kempisty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempisty. 31% of Kempisty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kempisty women worked as a Cleaner. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Kempisty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempisty 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kempisty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Kempisty. For the veterans among your Kempisty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempisty lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kempisty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kempisty in 1960 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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