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Kempland Family History

Kempland 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: Kemplin, Kaplan, Newland, Kirkland, Berland, Verplank, Eland, Penland

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Where is the Kempland family from?

You can see how Kempland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kempland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Kempland families living in Missouri. This was about 87% of all the recorded Kempland's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kempland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kempland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempland 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kempland. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kempland. For the veterans among your Kempland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kempland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kempland in 1965 was 61, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempland 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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