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Kempin Family History

Kempin Surname Meaning

variant of Kempen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kempin family from?

You can see how Kempin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kempin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Kempin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kempin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kempin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempin 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 Kempin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kempin. 100% of Kempin men worked as a Joiner and 92% of Kempin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Kempin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kempin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempin 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Kempin. 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 470 military records available for the last name Kempin. For the veterans among your Kempin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kempin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kempin in 1960 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempin 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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