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Kemppe Family History

Kemppe 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: Kemple, Kempe, Kempke, Temple, Kemp, Kemble, Kemper, Kempner, Kempa

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Where is the Kemppe family from?

You can see how Kemppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemppe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kemppe family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kemppe's in USA. California had the highest population of Kemppe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Kemppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemppe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kemppe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kemppe. For the veterans among your Kemppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemppe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kemppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kemppe in 1964 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kemppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemppe 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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