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Kampman Family History

Kampman Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name from Kamp 1 + man ‘man’ denoting someone who lives and works at a place called Kamp.

Compare Campman. Americanized form of German Kampmann.

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


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Where is the Kampman family from?

You can see how Kampman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kampman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kampman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kampman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kampman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampman 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 Kampman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kampman. 100% of Kampman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kampman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kampman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampman 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Kampman. 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 390 military records available for the last name Kampman. For the veterans among your Kampman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kampman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kampman in 1958 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kampman 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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