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Dekamp Family History

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: Decamp, Kamp, Deramo, Damp, Aukamp, Seekamp, Telkamp, De Kam, Niekamp

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Where is the Dekamp family from?

You can see how Dekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dekamp family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dekamp's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Dekamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekamp 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 70 census records available for the last name Dekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, 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 7 immigration records available for the last name 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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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Dekamp. For the veterans among your Dekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekamp lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Dekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dekamp in 1979 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekamp 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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