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Kamphenkel Family History

Kamphenkel 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: Kampen, Kenkel, Schenkel, Kampmeier, Henkel, Karpenko, Lamphere

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Where is the Kamphenkel family from?

You can see how Kamphenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamphenkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kamphenkel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kamphenkel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kamphenkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamphenkel 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 124 census records available for the last name Kamphenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamphenkel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kamphenkel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kamphenkel. For the veterans among your Kamphenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamphenkel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kamphenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kamphenkel in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamphenkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamphenkel 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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