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Kaempf Family History

Kaempf Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Kämpf): see Kampf

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


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Where is the Kaempf family from?

You can see how Kaempf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaempf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaempf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kaempf families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaempf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaempf families in 1911.
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What did your Kaempf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaempf. 29% of Kaempf men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Kaempf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaempf were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Kaempf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Kaempf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaempf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaempf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 843 military records available for the last name Kaempf. For the veterans among your Kaempf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaempf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaempf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaempf in 1963 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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