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Wehkamp Family History

Wehkamp 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: Wehrkamp, Seekamp, Telkamp, Weitkamp, Verkamp, Kamp, Trenkamp

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Where is the Wehkamp family from?

You can see how Wehkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wehkamp families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wehkamp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wehkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehkamp 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 Wehkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehkamp. 100% of Wehkamp men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Wehkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Wehkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehkamp 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 Wehkamp. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wehkamp. For the veterans among your Wehkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehkamp lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wehkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wehkamp in 1971 was 96, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehkamp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehkamp 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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