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Weitzenkamp Family History

Weitzenkamp 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: Wetenkamp, Weitekamp, Westerkamp, Weitkamp, Trenkamp, Hinnenkamp

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Where is the Weitzenkamp family from?

You can see how Weitzenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitzenkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weitzenkamp families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitzenkamp's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Weitzenkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitzenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weitzenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weitzenkamp. 100% of Weitzenkamp 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Weitzenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitzenkamp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Weitzenkamp. 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 6 military records available for the last name Weitzenkamp. For the veterans among your Weitzenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitzenkamp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Weitzenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weitzenkamp in 1962 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

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