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Kampper Family History

Kampper 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: Kapper, Kamper, Kampfer, Klepper, Kampen, Kopper, Kappel, Kapler

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Where is the Kampper family from?

You can see how Kampper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kampper family living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kampper's in USA. Montana and 2 other states had the highest population of Kampper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampper 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 Kampper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kampper. 100% of Kampper men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Kampper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Kampper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampper 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kampper. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kampper. For the veterans among your Kampper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampper lifespan?

Average Kampper life expectancy in 1961 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampper 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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