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Hofkamp Family History

Hofkamp 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: Holtkamp, Hokama, Bomkamp, Honkomp, Roskamp, Haskamp, Kamp, Hodapp

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Where is the Hofkamp family from?

You can see how Hofkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hofkamp families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hofkamp's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hofkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofkamp 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 Hofkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofkamp. 43% of Hofkamp men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Hofkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Hofkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofkamp 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hofkamp. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hofkamp. For the veterans among your Hofkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofkamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hofkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hofkamp in 1966 was 59, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofkamp 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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