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Slenkamp Family History

Slenkamp 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: Trenkamp, Oldenkamp, Steinkamp, Seekamp, Hasenkamp, Overkamp, Leikam

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Where is the Slenkamp family from?

You can see how Slenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slenkamp families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Slenkamp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slenkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slenkamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Slenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenkamp 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Slenkamp. 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 37 military records available for the last name Slenkamp. For the veterans among your Slenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slenkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Slenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Slenkamp in 1964 was 85, and 83 in 2001.

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