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Kampwerth Family History

Kampwerth Name Meaning

German: topographic name composed of Kamp (from Middle Low German kamp ‘enclosed field for cultivation pasture’) + wert (from Middle Low German wert ‘island peninsula’) denoting someone who lived on or owned a field surrounded by water.

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


Similar surnames: Kamrath, Klippert, Weckwerth, Kamper, Kamprath, Kampfer, Kapfer

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Where is the Kampwerth family from?

You can see how Kampwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kampwerth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kampwerth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Kampwerth families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kampwerth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kampwerth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kampwerth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kampwerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kampwerth. 64% of Kampwerth 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    37%
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What Kampwerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Kampwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kampwerth 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kampwerth. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kampwerth. For the veterans among your Kampwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kampwerth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kampwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kampwerth in 1961 was 60, and 63 in 2004.

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