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Kumpf Family History

Kumpf Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a short stout man from Middle High German kumpf ‘(small) measure of grain pouch (for a whetstone)’. Compare Kump.

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


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Where is the Kumpf family from?

You can see how Kumpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumpf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kumpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Kumpf families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Kumpf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kumpf families in 1911.
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What did your Kumpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kumpf. 13% of Kumpf men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kumpf women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kumpf were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kumpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumpf 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Kumpf. 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 Kumpf. For the veterans among your Kumpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumpf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kumpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kumpf in 1955 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kumpf 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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