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Kempel Family History

Kempel Surname Meaning

German: diminutive of Kemp.

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


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Where is the Kempel family from?

You can see how Kempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kempel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kempel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kempel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kempel families in 1891.
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What did your Kempel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempel. 19% of Kempel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kempel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kempel were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Kempel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempel 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Kempel. 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 481 military records available for the last name Kempel. For the veterans among your Kempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kempel in 1944 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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