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Kamphuis Family History

Kamphuis Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived in a house by a field from kamp ‘enclosed field’ + huis ‘house’.

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


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Where is the Kamphuis family from?

You can see how Kamphuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamphuis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamphuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kamphuis families living in Somerset. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kamphuis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kamphuis families in 1891.
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What did your Kamphuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamphuis. 53% of Kamphuis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kamphuis women worked as a Maid.

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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
    53%
  • Cabinet Maker
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kamphuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamphuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamphuis 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Kamphuis. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kamphuis. For the veterans among your Kamphuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamphuis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kamphuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kamphuis in 1963 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamphuis 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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