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Nienkamp Family History

Nienkamp 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: Niekamp, Trenkamp, Hasenkamp, Overkamp, Langenkamp, Oldenkamp

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Where is the Nienkamp family from?

You can see how Nienkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nienkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nienkamp families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Nienkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nienkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nienkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nienkamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Nienkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienkamp 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nienkamp. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nienkamp. For the veterans among your Nienkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienkamp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Nienkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nienkamp in 1959 was 57, and 64 in 2002.

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