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Hoffenkamp Family History

Hoffenkamp Surname 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: Hollenkamp, Hasenkamp, Oldenkamp, Bohnenkamp, Hinnenkamp, Dorenkamp

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Where is the Hoffenkamp family from?

You can see how Hoffenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffenkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hoffenkamp families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hoffenkamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoffenkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoffenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoffenkamp. 39% of Hoffenkamp men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Bartender
    16%

What Hoffenkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Hoffenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffenkamp 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hoffenkamp. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hoffenkamp. For the veterans among your Hoffenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffenkamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoffenkamp in 1963 was 84, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffenkamp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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