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Kempler Family History

Kempler Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from southern German Kampel ‘comb’ + the agent suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kempler family from?

You can see how Kempler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kempler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Kempler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kempler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kempler families in 1891.
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What did your Kempler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kempler. 72% of Kempler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Companion
    29%

What Kempler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kempler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempler 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Kempler. 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 278 military records available for the last name Kempler. For the veterans among your Kempler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kempler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kempler in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempler 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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