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Kemppel Family History

Kemppel 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: Keppel, Kempel, Kappel, Koppel, Kemper, Kempner, Tempel, Kempen

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Where is the Kemppel family from?

You can see how Kemppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kemppel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kemppel families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kemppel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kemppel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kemppel 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 92 census records available for the last name Kemppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kemppel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kemppel. 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 Kemppel. For the veterans among your Kemppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kemppel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Kemppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kemppel in 1973 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kemppel 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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