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Kampe Family History

Kampe Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of several places called Kamp(e) in Pomerania, in Hesse, and near Düsseldorf.

It is also a status name for a peasant farmer or serf (see Kamp).

(Kämpe): occupational name for a champion (see Kampf).

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


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Where is the Kampe family from?

You can see how Kampe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kampe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kampe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kampe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kampe families in 1891.
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What did your Kampe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Kampe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kampe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kampe in 1956 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampe 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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