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Kempkers Family History

Kempkers 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: Kempker, Kempkes, Kemper, Kempner, Kempter, Keepers, Kempler, Kempke

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kempkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempkers 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kempkers. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kempkers. For the veterans among your Kempkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempkers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Kempkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kempkers in 1973 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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