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Campe Family History

Campe Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Kampe. English (London): variant of Camp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Campe family from?

You can see how Campe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Campe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Campe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Campe families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Campe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Campe families in 1891.
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What did your Campe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Campe. 100% of Campe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Campe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Campe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Campe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Campe. For the veterans among your Campe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Campe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Campe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Campe in 1963 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Campe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Campe 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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