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Gempka Family History

Gempka 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: Lempka, Kempka, Kempa, Gemma, Repka, Kempke, Lempke, Temple, Kemp

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Where is the Gempka family from?

You can see how Gempka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gempka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gempka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gempka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gempka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gempka 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 46 census records available for the last name Gempka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gempka 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gempka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gempka. For the veterans among your Gempka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gempka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gempka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gempka in 1974 was 71, and 26 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gempka 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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