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Wieskamp Family History

Wieskamp 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: Niekamp, Wittkamp, Trenkamp, Overkamp, Wehrkamp, Wiesmann, Seekamp

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Where is the Wieskamp family from?

You can see how Wieskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieskamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wieskamp family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wieskamp's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wieskamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieskamp 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 Wieskamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Propietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieskamp. 100% of Wieskamp men worked as a Propietor and 100% of Wieskamp women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Propietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wieskamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Wieskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieskamp 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wieskamp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Wieskamp. For the veterans among your Wieskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieskamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wieskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wieskamp in 1966 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieskamp 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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