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Kempter Family History

Kempter Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kempten in the Allgäu (Bavaria), Rhineland-Palatinate, or Switzerland.

Variant of Kemter, a shortened form of Kemenater (see Kemner).

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


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Where is the Kempter family from?

You can see how Kempter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kempter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kempter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Kempter families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kempter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kempter families in 1891.
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What did your Kempter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kempter. 17% of Kempter men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kempter women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kempter were Fireman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kempter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kempter 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Kempter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kempter. For the veterans among your Kempter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kempter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kempter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kempter in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kempter 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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