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Heitkamp Family History

Heitkamp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heidkamp.

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


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Where is the Heitkamp family from?

You can see how Heitkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Heitkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heitkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heitkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Heitkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heitkamp. 50% of Heitkamp men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Heitkamp women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heitkamp were Farm Hand and House Work.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Farm Hand
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • House Work
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heitkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitkamp 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Heitkamp. 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 660 military records available for the last name Heitkamp. For the veterans among your Heitkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitkamp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Heitkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heitkamp in 1954 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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