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Kampas Family History

Kampas 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: Kappas, Kampa, Kamps, Kamp, Karas, Kampen, Kaspar, Damas, Kamal

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Where is the Kampas family from?

You can see how Kampas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kampas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kampas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kampas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampas 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 Kampas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kampas. 34% of Kampas men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Kampas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kampas were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Kampas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Kampas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampas 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 Kampas. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kampas. For the veterans among your Kampas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kampas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kampas in 1967 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampas 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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