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Hollkamp Family History

Hollkamp 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: Holtkamp, Helmkamp, Hollenkamp, Holtcamp, Holland, Hallam, Feldkamp

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Where is the Hollkamp family from?

You can see how Hollkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hollkamp families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollkamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hollkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollkamp. 43% of Hollkamp men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hollkamp women worked as a House Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%
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What Hollkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Hollkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollkamp 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 Hollkamp. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hollkamp. For the veterans among your Hollkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollkamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hollkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hollkamp in 1966 was 77, and 47 in 2003.

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