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Weskamp Family History

Weskamp 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: Wehrkamp, Seekamp, Telkamp, Gaskamp, Weitkamp, Ryskamp, Roskamp

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Where is the Weskamp family from?

You can see how Weskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weskamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weskamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Weskamp families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Weskamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weskamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weskamp 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 Weskamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weskamp. 36% of Weskamp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Weskamp women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weskamp were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Manager
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Weskamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Weskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weskamp 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Weskamp. 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 231 military records available for the last name Weskamp. For the veterans among your Weskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weskamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Weskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weskamp in 1964 was 68, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weskamp 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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