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Kampmeyer Family History

Kampmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Kampmeier, Kammerer, Kallmeyer, Dammeyer, Kammer, Dallmeyer

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Where is the Kampmeyer family from?

You can see how Kampmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kampmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Kampmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kampmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kampmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampmeyer 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 Kampmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kampmeyer. 58% of Kampmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Kampmeyer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kampmeyer were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Kampmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Kampmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampmeyer 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Kampmeyer. 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 135 military records available for the last name Kampmeyer. For the veterans among your Kampmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kampmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kampmeyer in 1964 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampmeyer 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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