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Kamprath Family History

Kamprath Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kamprat ‘cogwheel (in a mill)’

hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of cogwheels or more likely for a miller.

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


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Where is the Kamprath family from?

You can see how Kamprath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamprath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamprath families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kamprath families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kamprath's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kamprath families in 1880.
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What did your Kamprath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamprath. 50% of Kamprath men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kamprath women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kamprath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Kamprath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamprath 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Kamprath. 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 144 military records available for the last name Kamprath. For the veterans among your Kamprath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamprath lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kamprath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kamprath in 1956 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

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