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Van Dekamp Family History

Van Dekamp 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: Vandekamp, Vanderkamp, Van Dam, Van Camp, Van Dyke, Langenkamp

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Van Dekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dekamp 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Van Dekamp. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Dekamp. For the veterans among your Van Dekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dekamp lifespan?

Average Van Dekamp life expectancy in 1999 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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