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Huerkamp Family History

Huerkamp 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: Overkamp, Huelskamp, Haverkamp, Haferkamp, Veerkamp, Verkamp

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Where is the Huerkamp family from?

You can see how Huerkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huerkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Huerkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Huerkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Huerkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huerkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huerkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Partner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huerkamp. 100% of Huerkamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Huerkamp women worked as a Partner. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Partner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Huerkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huerkamp 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Huerkamp. 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 146 military records available for the last name Huerkamp. For the veterans among your Huerkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huerkamp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Huerkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Huerkamp in 1957 was 36, and 42 in 2003.

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