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Vortkamp Family History

Vortkamp 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: Holtkamp, Verkamp, Veltkamp, Overkamp, Dorenkamp, Lovekamp, Bergkamp

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Where is the Vortkamp family from?

You can see how Vortkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vortkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vortkamp families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vortkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vortkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vortkamp 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 Vortkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vortkamp. 100% of Vortkamp women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Vortkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Vortkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vortkamp 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Vortkamp. 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 35 military records available for the last name Vortkamp. For the veterans among your Vortkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vortkamp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Vortkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vortkamp in 1967 was 76, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vortkamp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vortkamp 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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