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Kempher Family History

Kempher 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, Kempter, Kempker, Kempler, Kempfer, Kempster, Keiper

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Where is the Kempher family from?

You can see how Kempher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kempher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kempher families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kempher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kempher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempher 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 Kempher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempher. 35% of Kempher men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Kempher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kempher were Carpenter and House Work.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • House Work
    23%

What Kempher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kempher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempher 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kempher. 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 148 military records available for the last name Kempher. For the veterans among your Kempher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kempher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kempher in 1965 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempher 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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