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Exterkamp Family History

Exterkamp Name 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: Westerkamp, Osterkamp, Overkamp, Eckelkamp, Telkamp, Wetenkamp

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Where is the Exterkamp family from?

You can see how Exterkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exterkamp family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Exterkamp families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Exterkamp's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Exterkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Exterkamp ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Exterkamp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Exterkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exterkamp 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Exterkamp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Exterkamp. For the veterans among your Exterkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exterkamp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Exterkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Exterkamp in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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