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Kampinen Family History

Kampinen 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: Lampinen, Kampen, Kaminer, Kapitan, Kamen, Makinen, Hanninen, Kamin

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Where is the Kampinen family from?

You can see how Kampinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kampinen families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kampinen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kampinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kampinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Kampinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampinen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kampinen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kampinen. For the veterans among your Kampinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampinen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kampinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kampinen in 1968 was 52, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampinen 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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