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Kamphus Family History

Kamphus 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: Kamphaus, Kamphuis, Kappus, Campus, Kamps, Kamp, Kampen, Kappers

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Where is the Kamphus family from?

You can see how Kamphus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamphus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamphus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kamphus family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kamphus's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kamphus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamphus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Kamphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamphus 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kamphus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kamphus. For the veterans among your Kamphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamphus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Kamphus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kamphus in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamphus 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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