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Hanekamp Family History

Hanekamp 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: Hazekamp, Hasenkamp, Haverkamp, Haferkamp, Vandekamp, Haskamp

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Where is the Hanekamp family from?

You can see how Hanekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanekamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hanekamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Hanekamp families living in Maryland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hanekamp's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hanekamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanekamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanekamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanekamp. 100% of Hanekamp men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hanekamp women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Hanekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanekamp 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hanekamp. 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 188 military records available for the last name Hanekamp. For the veterans among your Hanekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanekamp lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hanekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hanekamp in 1960 was 48, and 43 in 2004.

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