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Kampher Family History

Kampher 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: Kamper, Kampfer, Kampen, Kapler, Kamber, Kamler, Kemper, Kappler

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Where is the Kampher family from?

You can see how Kampher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kampher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kampher family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kampher's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kampher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kampher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kampher. 50% of Kampher men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kampher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Kampher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kampher. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kampher. For the veterans among your Kampher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Kampher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kampher in 1966 was 77, and 22 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kampher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampher 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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