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Blotkamp Family History

Blotkamp 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: Bomkamp, Bloxham, Lovekamp, Bergkamp, Holtkamp, Weitkamp, Bouwkamp

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Where is the Blotkamp family from?

You can see how Blotkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blotkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blotkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Blotkamp families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blotkamp's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Blotkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blotkamp 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 Blotkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blotkamp. 67% of Blotkamp men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Blotkamp women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Draftsman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Blotkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Blotkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blotkamp 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Blotkamp. 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 73 military records available for the last name Blotkamp. For the veterans among your Blotkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blotkamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Blotkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Blotkamp in 1966 was 72, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blotkamp 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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