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Zempel Family History

Zempel Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Kempel, Hempel, Rempel, Zimpel, Tempel, Zengel, Kuempel, Hamel

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Where is the Zempel family from?

You can see how Zempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zempel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zempel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zempel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zempel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zempel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zempel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zempel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and General Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zempel. 30% of Zempel men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Zempel women worked as a General Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zempel were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Housework
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zempel 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Zempel. 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 283 military records available for the last name Zempel. For the veterans among your Zempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zempel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zempel in 1952 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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