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Kempcke Family History

Kempcke 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: Kempke, Kempker, Kempski, Kemple, Kempe, Lemcke, Lempke, Lembcke

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Where is the Kempcke family from?

You can see how Kempcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempcke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kempcke families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempcke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kempcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempcke 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 980 census records available for the last name Kempcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempcke 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kempcke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kempcke. For the veterans among your Kempcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempcke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kempcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kempcke in 1965 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempcke 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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