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Kaempffe Family History

Kaempffe Name 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: Kampf, Kampe, Kampfer, Kemple, Kempe, Kempke, Kempfer, Kempf, Keeffe

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Where is the Kaempffe family from?

You can see how Kaempffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaempffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaempffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kaempffe families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaempffe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaempffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaempffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaempffe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kaempffe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Kaempffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaempffe 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kaempffe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Kaempffe. For the veterans among your Kaempffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaempffe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kaempffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaempffe in 1963 was 44, and 66 in 2001.

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