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Hovekamp Family History

Hovekamp 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: Lovekamp, Overkamp, Holtkamp, Haverkamp, Rowekamp, Hazekamp

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Where is the Hovekamp family from?

You can see how Hovekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovekamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hovekamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hovekamp families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hovekamp's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hovekamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovekamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hovekamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Hovekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovekamp 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hovekamp. 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 105 military records available for the last name Hovekamp. For the veterans among your Hovekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovekamp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hovekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hovekamp in 1952 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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