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Kaempff Family History

Kaempff 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: Kampf, Kempf, Kamp, Kemp, Kampen, Kemper, Karpf, Kempa, Kempen, Kampe

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Where is the Kaempff family from?

You can see how Kaempff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaempff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaempff families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kaempff's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaempff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Kaempff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaempff 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 31,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaempff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kaempff. For the veterans among your Kaempff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaempff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Kaempff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kaempff in 1974 was 85, and 90 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaempff 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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