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Kampbell Family History

Kampbell 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: Campbell, Kimbell, Gambell, Cambell, Sampsell, Kampen, Kabel, Kappel

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Where is the Kampbell family from?

You can see how Kampbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampbell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kampbell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Kampbell families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kampbell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kampbell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Kampbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kampbell. 34% of Kampbell 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Kampbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Kampbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampbell 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kampbell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kampbell. For the veterans among your Kampbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampbell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kampbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kampbell in 1955 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kampbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampbell 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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