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Kempiah Family History

Kempiah 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: Kempa, Kemph, Kempka, Keziah, Kemp, Kemper, Kempner, Kempen, Kempton

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Where is the Kempiah family from?

You can see how Kempiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempiah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kempiah families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempiah's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kempiah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempiah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Kempiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempiah 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kempiah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kempiah. For the veterans among your Kempiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempiah lifespan?

Average Kempiah life expectancy in 1998 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempiah 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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