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Kempfner Family History

Kempfner 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: Kempner, Kempfer, Kempster, Kemper, Kemner, Kampfer, Kempter, Kempker

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Kempfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempfner 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kempfner. 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 Kempfner. For the veterans among your Kempfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempfner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Kempfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kempfner in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 1983.

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