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Witkamp Family History

Witkamp 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: Weitkamp, Wittkamp, Witham, Niekamp, Witkop, Weitekamp, Heitkamp

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Where is the Witkamp family from?

You can see how Witkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkamp family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Witkamp families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Witkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkamp 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Witkamp. 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 12 military records available for the last name Witkamp. For the veterans among your Witkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkamp lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Witkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Witkamp in 1973 was 82, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkamp 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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