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Kamphaus Name Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived in a house (-haus) by an enclosed field Low German Kamp ‘enclosed field’ or a habitational name from a minor place so named for example in Lower Saxony. It may be a standardized German form of Low German Kamphus or Dutch Kamphuis .

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


Similar surnames: Kamphuis, Kamp, Althaus, Kampmann, Uphaus, Kamrath, Backhaus

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Where is the Kamphaus family from?

You can see how Kamphaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamphaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamphaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kamphaus families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kamphaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kamphaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamphaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamphaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamphaus. 27% of Kamphaus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kamphaus women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamphaus were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamphaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamphaus 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kamphaus. 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 206 military records available for the last name Kamphaus. For the veterans among your Kamphaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamphaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kamphaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kamphaus in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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