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Neikamp Family History

Neikamp 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: Leikam, Heidkamp, Neukam, Seekamp, Telkamp, Weitkamp, Niekamp, Nykamp

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Where is the Neikamp family from?

You can see how Neikamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neikamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neikamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Neikamp families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neikamp's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Neikamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neikamp 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 Neikamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neikamp. 100% of Neikamp men worked as a Farm Manager.

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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

  • Farm Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Neikamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neikamp 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Neikamp. 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 5 military records available for the last name Neikamp. For the veterans among your Neikamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neikamp lifespan?

Average Neikamp life expectancy in 1964 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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