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Gempe Family History

Gempe 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: Gemme, Wempe, Kempe, Rempe, Hempe, Temple, Kemp, Gee, Lampe, Semper

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Where is the Gempe family from?

You can see how Gempe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gempe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gempe family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gempe's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gempe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gempe 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 60 census records available for the last name Gempe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gempe 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 Gempe. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gempe. For the veterans among your Gempe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gempe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Gempe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gempe in 1976 was 42, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gempe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gempe 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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