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Kempenaar Family History

Kempenaar 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: Kemper, Kempner, Kempen, Kampen, Kempster, Keiper, Semper, Kempa

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Where is the Kempenaar family from?

You can see how Kempenaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempenaar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempenaar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kempenaar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempenaar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kempenaar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Kempenaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempenaar 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kempenaar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kempenaar. For the veterans among your Kempenaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempenaar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kempenaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kempenaar in 1965 was 50, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempenaar 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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