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Kaempfer Family History

Kaempfer Surname Meaning

German (Kämpfer): see Kampfer.

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


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Where is the Kaempfer family from?

You can see how Kaempfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaempfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaempfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kaempfer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kaempfer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kaempfer families in 1880.
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What did your Kaempfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaempfer. 20% of Kaempfer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kaempfer 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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kaempfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Kaempfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaempfer 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Kaempfer. 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 696 military records available for the last name Kaempfer. For the veterans among your Kaempfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaempfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaempfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaempfer in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaempfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaempfer 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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