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Kempffer Family History

Kempffer 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: Kempfer, Kempster, Kemper, Kempner, Kampfer, Kempter, Kempker

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Where is the Kempffer family from?

You can see how Kempffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kempffer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Kempffer families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kempffer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kempffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kempffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chauffeur and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kempffer. 100% of Kempffer men worked as a Chauffeur and 34% of Kempffer women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Kempffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Kempffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempffer 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 Kempffer. 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 Kempffer. For the veterans among your Kempffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempffer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kempffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kempffer in 1962 was 67, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempffer 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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