Overkamp Family History

Overkamp Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named or a topographic name from Middle Low German over ‘over across’ + kamp ‘enclosed fenced or hedged piece of land field’.

It originally denoted the location of a farmstead or settlement.

This name reflects the geographical characteristics of the land, indicating its fenced or enclosed nature.

The use of 'over' suggests a position that is across or beyond a particular point, which could be significant in identifying various places.

Overall, the name serves as a testament to the agricultural and settlement patterns of North German and Dutch regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Lovekamp, Oldenkamp, Trenkamp, Haverkamp, Seekamp, Bergkamp, Wehrkamp, Hasenkamp, Osterkamp, Telkamp

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152	Military Records
215	Immigration Records
659	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Overkamp family from?

You can see how Overkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overkamp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Overkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Overkamp family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Overkamp's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Overkamp families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Overkamp 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 Overkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overkamp. 25% of Overkamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overkamp women worked as a Servant.

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Farmer

25%

Farm laborer

22%

celery farmer

11%

Laborer

11%

Servant

100%

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Census Record

There are 659 census records available for the last name Overkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overkamp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 215 immigration records available for the last name Overkamp. 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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Military Records

There are 152 military records available for the last name Overkamp. For the veterans among your Overkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Overkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Overkamp in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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Overkamp Surname Meaning

It originally denoted the location of a farmstead or settlement.

This name reflects the geographical characteristics of the land, indicating its fenced or enclosed nature.

The use of 'over' suggests a position that is across or beyond a particular point, which could be significant in identifying various places.

Overall, the name serves as a testament to the agricultural and settlement patterns of North German and Dutch regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Overkamp family from?

What did your Overkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overkamp. 25% of Overkamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overkamp women worked as a Servant.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

25%

Farm laborer

22%

celery farmer

11%

Laborer

11%

Servant

100%

What Overkamp family records will you find?

What is the average Overkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Overkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Overkamp in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

Overkamp Family History

Overkamp Surname Meaning

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Overkamp Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Overkamp

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Where is the Overkamp family from?

What did your Overkamp ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Overkamp family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Overkamp lifespan?

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