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Kempi Family History

Kempi 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: Kemp, Kempa, Kempe, Kemph, Kempf, Kemps, Kamp, Pepi, Kemper, Lampi

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Where is the Kempi family from?

You can see how Kempi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Kempi families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kempi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempi 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 Kempi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempi. 100% of Kempi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kempi women worked as a Farm Help.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    100%

What Kempi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Kempi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempi 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kempi. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kempi. For the veterans among your Kempi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kempi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kempi in 1966 was 94, and 51 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempi 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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