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Uppenkamp Family History

Uppenkamp 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: Trenkamp, Hasenkamp, Oldenkamp, Fullenkamp, Dorenkamp, Muhlenkamp

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Where is the Uppenkamp family from?

You can see how Uppenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uppenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uppenkamp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Uppenkamp families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Uppenkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Uppenkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Uppenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uppenkamp. 50% of Uppenkamp 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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Uppenkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Uppenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uppenkamp 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Uppenkamp. 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 122 military records available for the last name Uppenkamp. For the veterans among your Uppenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uppenkamp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Uppenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Uppenkamp in 1958 was 51, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uppenkamp 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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