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Fortkamp Family History

Fortkamp Surname Meaning

German (Lower Saxony) and Dutch (Twente): topographic name for living near a field by a ford from Middle Low German vorde ‘ford’ or ‘entrance way’.

It combines two significant elements: vorde indicating a crossing point or entry, and kamp which means ‘field’ or ‘pasture’.

This nomenclature reflects the geographical features and lifestyle of the people in this region.

The combination of these terms suggests a community that exists in proximity to both open land and vital crossing points.

Overall, it provides insight into the historical relationship between the landscape and the settlements in Lower Saxony and Twente.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fortkamp family from?

You can see how Fortkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Fortkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Fortkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fortkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Fortkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fortkamp. 60% of Fortkamp men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fortkamp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fortkamp were Farm and House Wife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • House Wife
    29%

What Fortkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Fortkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortkamp 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fortkamp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Fortkamp. For the veterans among your Fortkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortkamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fortkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fortkamp in 1966 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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