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Kempski Family History

Kempski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Kępski a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kępa from kępa ‘islet’ (see Kempa).

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


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Where is the Kempski family from?

You can see how Kempski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kempski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kempski families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kempski's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Kempski families in 1891.
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What did your Kempski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempski. 53% of Kempski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kempski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kempski were Shipping Clerk and Sales Girl.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Sewing
    15%
  • Finisher
    10%
  • Sales Girl
    10%

What Kempski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kempski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempski 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Kempski. 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 502 military records available for the last name Kempski. For the veterans among your Kempski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kempski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kempski in 1955 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempski 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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