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Gampfer Family History

Gampfer 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: Kampfer, Kapfer, Dampier, Samper, Hamper, Camper, Gasper, Kamper

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Where is the Gampfer family from?

You can see how Gampfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gampfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gampfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gampfer families living in Ohio. This was about 87% of all the recorded Gampfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gampfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gampfer 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 177 census records available for the last name Gampfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gampfer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gampfer. 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 272 military records available for the last name Gampfer. For the veterans among your Gampfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gampfer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gampfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gampfer in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gampfer 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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