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Hoevelkamp Family History

Hoevelkamp Name 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: Overkamp, Lovekamp, Hollenkamp, Haverkamp, Hasenkamp, Oldenkamp

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Where is the Hoevelkamp family from?

You can see how Hoevelkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoevelkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoevelkamp family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoevelkamp's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoevelkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoevelkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoevelkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoevelkamp. 100% of Hoevelkamp men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hoevelkamp women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hoevelkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoevelkamp 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoevelkamp. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hoevelkamp. For the veterans among your Hoevelkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoevelkamp lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Hoevelkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoevelkamp in 1973 was 72, and 82 in 2000.

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