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Kaempfe Family History

Kaempfe Surname 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: Kampf, Kampe, Kampfer, Kemple, Kempe, Kempke, Kempfer, Kempf, Temple

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Where is the Kaempfe family from?

You can see how Kaempfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaempfe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kaempfe families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaempfe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kaempfe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaempfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaempfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaempfe. 67% of Kaempfe men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm
    34%

What Kaempfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Kaempfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaempfe 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kaempfe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Kaempfe. For the veterans among your Kaempfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaempfe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaempfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaempfe in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaempfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaempfe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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