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Kamples Family History

Kamples 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: Samples, Kampen, Kapler, Kamler, Kappler, Kampe, Sample, Kamper

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What did your Kamples ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kamples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamples 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kamples. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kamples. For the veterans among your Kamples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamples lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Kamples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kamples in 1965 was 47, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamples 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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