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Hilgenkamp Family History

Hilgenkamp 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: Hinnenkamp, Hollenkamp, Hasenkamp, Langenkamp, Oldenkamp, Fullenkamp

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Where is the Hilgenkamp family from?

You can see how Hilgenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgenkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Hilgenkamp families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgenkamp's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hilgenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilgenkamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Hilgenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgenkamp 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hilgenkamp. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hilgenkamp. For the veterans among your Hilgenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgenkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hilgenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hilgenkamp in 1964 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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