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Kampfer Name Meaning

German (Kämpfer):: occupational name for a fighter or champion from an agent derivative of Middle High German kampf ‘fight’ (see Kampf and Kemp ). ‘standardized’ form of Kamper Compare Kaempfer .

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


Similar surnames: Kapfer, Kamper, Kampf, Kempner, Knipfer, Kapper, Kamler, Kammer

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Where is the Kampfer family from?

You can see how Kampfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kampfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kampfer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kampfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kampfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kampfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kampfer. 34% of Kampfer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kampfer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kampfer were Farming 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Welder
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kampfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampfer 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Kampfer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kampfer. For the veterans among your Kampfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampfer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kampfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kampfer in 1959 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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