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Hovelkamp Family History

Hovelkamp 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: Overkamp, Lovekamp, Haverkamp, Hasenkamp, Eckelkamp, Dorenkamp

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Where is the Hovelkamp family from?

You can see how Hovelkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovelkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hovelkamp family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovelkamp's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hovelkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovelkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Hovelkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovelkamp 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hovelkamp. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hovelkamp. For the veterans among your Hovelkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovelkamp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Hovelkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hovelkamp in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 1995.

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