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Kempgens Family History

Kempgens Surname 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, Kempkes, Kampen, Kemper, Kempner, Kempton, Keppen, Mergens

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What did your Kempgens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dig Coal
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kempgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempgens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kempgens. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kempgens. For the veterans among your Kempgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempgens lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Kempgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kempgens in 1989 was 64, and 85 in 2001.

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