Origins of the Kempen surname

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    In 1921, most Kempens lived in east

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    Joannes

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    Anna Maria

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    Common jobs for Kempens

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    Commmon female occupations for Kempens in 1921

    Book Folder

    2

    Certificated Teacher (School)

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Elementary School Teacher

    2

    Asylum Nurse

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Kempens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    4

    Gas Stoker

    3

    Worker At Home

    3

    Farm Labourer

    2

    General Labourer

    2

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