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Kankamp Family History

Kankamp 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: Aukamp, Gaskamp, Haskamp, Kamp, Knapp, Kawakami, Kanda, Trenkamp

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Where is the Kankamp family from?

You can see how Kankamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kankamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kankamp families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kankamp's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kankamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kankamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kankamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankamp 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kankamp. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kankamp. For the veterans among your Kankamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankamp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Kankamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kankamp in 1970 was 74, and 97 in 1999.

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