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Kaempkes Family History

Kaempkes 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: Kempkes, Kempker, Kempke, Kampen, Kemper, Kempner, Kempen, Kampe

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There are 9 census records available for the last name Kaempkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaempkes 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 Kaempkes. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Kaempkes. For the veterans among your Kaempkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaempkes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Kaempkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kaempkes in 1970 was 83, and 70 in 1989.

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