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Lakamp Family History

Lakamp 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: Kamp, Lalama, Aukamp, Nakama, Gaskamp, Laham, Lamp, Nykamp, Haskamp

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Where is the Lakamp family from?

You can see how Lakamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lakamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Lakamp families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lakamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lakamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lakamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lakamp. 67% of Lakamp 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Traveling Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Lakamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakamp 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Lakamp. 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 79 military records available for the last name Lakamp. For the veterans among your Lakamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakamp lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lakamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lakamp in 1961 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

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