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Horstkamp Family History

Horstkamp 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: Holtkamp, Dorenkamp, Horstman, Horstmann, Holtcamp, Roskamp, Heitkamp

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Where is the Horstkamp family from?

You can see how Horstkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horstkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horstkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Horstkamp families living in Maryland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Horstkamp's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Horstkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horstkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horstkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horstkamp. 100% of Horstkamp women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Horstkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horstkamp 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Horstkamp. 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 85 military records available for the last name Horstkamp. For the veterans among your Horstkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horstkamp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Horstkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Horstkamp in 1954 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

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