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Zempen Family History

Zempen 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: Kempen, Hempen, Zempel, Kampen, Semper, Kemper, Campen, Tempel

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Where is the Zempen family from?

You can see how Zempen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zempen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zempen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zempen families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zempen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zempen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zempen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Zempen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zempen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zempen. 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 Zempen. For the veterans among your Zempen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zempen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zempen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zempen

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