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Westerkamp Family History

Westerkamp Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by or owned a piece of land to the west of a settlement.

From Middle Low German wester ‘westerly’ + kamp ‘enclosed field domain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Westerkamp family from?

You can see how Westerkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westerkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Westerkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Westerkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Westerkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Westerkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westerkamp. 28% of Westerkamp men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Westerkamp women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westerkamp were Minister and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Printer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Minister
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Westerkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerkamp 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Westerkamp. 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 617 military records available for the last name Westerkamp. For the veterans among your Westerkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerkamp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Westerkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Westerkamp in 1962 was 61, and 93 in 2003.

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