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Grasekamp Family History

Grasekamp 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: Gaskamp, Hasenkamp, Ryskamp, Rowekamp, Hazekamp, Roskamp, Haskamp

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Where is the Grasekamp family from?

You can see how Grasekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasekamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grasekamp families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grasekamp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grasekamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasekamp 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 Grasekamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grasekamp. 100% of Grasekamp men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Grasekamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Grasekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasekamp 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Grasekamp. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grasekamp. For the veterans among your Grasekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasekamp lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Grasekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grasekamp in 1969 was 61, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasekamp 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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