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Kampes Family History

Kampes 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: Kampen, Kampe, Kamper, Kamps, Kappes, James, Kamp, Kappel, Kamel

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Where is the Kampes family from?

You can see how Kampes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kampes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kampes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kampes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kampes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kampes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Kampes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampes 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kampes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kampes. For the veterans among your Kampes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kampes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kampes in 1968 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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