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Kampka Family History

Kampka 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: Kampa, Kempka, Kamp, Kampen, Kamiya, Kamara, Krupka, Kafka, Kalka

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Where is the Kampka family from?

You can see how Kampka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kampka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kampka families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kampka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kampka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampka 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 118 census records available for the last name Kampka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampka 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kampka. 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 104 military records available for the last name Kampka. For the veterans among your Kampka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kampka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kampka in 1968 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampka 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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