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Lankamp Family History

Lankamp 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: Aukamp, Lanka, Gaskamp, Lanham, Haskamp, Laska, Kamp, Landa, Langham

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Where is the Lankamp family from?

You can see how Lankamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankamp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lankamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lankamp families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Lankamp's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lankamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lankamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lankamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lankamp. 100% of Lankamp men worked as a Trucking. .

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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

  • Trucking
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Lankamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lankamp 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Lankamp. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lankamp. For the veterans among your Lankamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lankamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lankamp in 1966 was 78, and 87 in 2001.

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