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Kempken Family History

Kempken 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: Kempen, Kempker, Kempke, Kempkes, Kampen, Kemper, Kempner, Kempton

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Where is the Kempken family from?

You can see how Kempken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kempken families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Kempken families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempken's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kempken families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kempken 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 Kempken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kempken. 50% of Kempken men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Kempken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Kempken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempken 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kempken. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kempken. For the veterans among your Kempken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kempken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kempken in 1964 was 75, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kempken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempken 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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