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Kamphoefner Family History

Kamphoefner 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: Kampmeier, Kampfer, Umhoefer, Hoefner, Kampen, Kalkbrenner, Hoffner

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Where is the Kamphoefner family from?

You can see how Kamphoefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamphoefner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamphoefner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kamphoefner family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamphoefner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kamphoefner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamphoefner 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 Kamphoefner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamphoefner. 100% of Kamphoefner men worked as a Minister.

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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

  • Minister
    100%

What Kamphoefner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Kamphoefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamphoefner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kamphoefner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kamphoefner. For the veterans among your Kamphoefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamphoefner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kamphoefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kamphoefner in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamphoefner 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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