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Kamphake Family History

Kamphake 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: Kamphaus, Klaphake, Kaake, Kampe, Kampmann, Kamprath, Kamke, Kamphuis

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Where is the Kamphake family from?

You can see how Kamphake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamphake family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kamphake family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kamphake's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Kamphake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamphake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamphake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamphake. 100% of Kamphake women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kamphake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kamphake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamphake 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kamphake. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kamphake. For the veterans among your Kamphake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamphake lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kamphake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kamphake in 1967 was 81, and 74 in 2001.

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