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Molenkamp Family History

Molenkamp 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: Oldenkamp, Dorenkamp, Hollenkamp, Muhlenkamp, Trenkamp, Hasenkamp

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Where is the Molenkamp family from?

You can see how Molenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molenkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Molenkamp families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Molenkamp's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Molenkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molenkamp 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 Molenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cake Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Molenkamp. 100% of Molenkamp women worked as a Cake Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cake Maker
    100%

What Molenkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Molenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molenkamp 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Molenkamp. 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 75 military records available for the last name Molenkamp. For the veterans among your Molenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molenkamp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Molenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Molenkamp in 1962 was 39, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molenkamp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molenkamp 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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