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Nykemp Family History

Nykemp 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: Nykamp, Kemp, Dykema, Skemp, Kamp, Niemi, Nye, Dyke, Inskeep, Keep

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Where is the Nykemp family from?

You can see how Nykemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nykemp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nykemp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nykemp family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nykemp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nykemp families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nykemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nykemp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nykemp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nykemp. For the veterans among your Nykemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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