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Uhlenkamp Family History

Uhlenkamp 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: Muhlenkamp, Fullenkamp, Trenkamp, Hasenkamp, Oldenkamp, Bohnenkamp

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Where is the Uhlenkamp family from?

You can see how Uhlenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlenkamp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlenkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Uhlenkamp family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhlenkamp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Uhlenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhlenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uhlenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uhlenkamp. 70% of Uhlenkamp 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
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Uhlenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlenkamp 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Uhlenkamp. 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 30 military records available for the last name Uhlenkamp. For the veterans among your Uhlenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlenkamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Uhlenkamp in 1963 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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