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Verkampen Family History

Verkampen 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: Verkamp, Kampen, Overkamp, Van Kampen, Verkuilen, Verhalen, Verhagen

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Where is the Verkampen family from?

You can see how Verkampen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verkampen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verkampen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Verkampen families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Verkampen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Verkampen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verkampen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Verkampen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Verkampen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verkampen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Verkampen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Verkampen. For the veterans among your Verkampen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verkampen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Verkampen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Verkampen in 1965 was 83, and 63 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verkampen 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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