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Heidkamp Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in northwestern Germany from Middle Low German heide ‘heath, uncultivated land’.

It combines the elements heide and kamp, where kamp translates to ‘(enclosed) field, domain’.

This name reflects the geographical features of the regions in which these places are located.

Heaths and enclosed fields were common in these areas, influencing the naming conventions.

Thus, the name signifies a connection to the land and its cultivation practices.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Heidkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Heidkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Heidkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heidkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Heidkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidkamp. 47% of Heidkamp men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heidkamp women worked as a Housewife.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Salesman
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Heidkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidkamp 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Heidkamp. 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 280 military records available for the last name Heidkamp. For the veterans among your Heidkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heidkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heidkamp in 1964 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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