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Voskamp Family History

Voskamp 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: Roskamp, Roskam, Gaskamp, Bomkamp, Ryskamp, Verkamp, Haskamp, Kamp

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Where is the Voskamp family from?

You can see how Voskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voskamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voskamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Voskamp families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Voskamp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Voskamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voskamp 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 Voskamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voskamp. 44% of Voskamp men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mail Carrier
    13%
  • Soldier
    13%

What Voskamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Voskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voskamp 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Voskamp. 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 82 military records available for the last name Voskamp. For the veterans among your Voskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voskamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Voskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Voskamp in 1966 was 67, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voskamp 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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