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Delcamp Family History

Delcamp Surname Meaning

Altered form of a German surname recorded as Delikamp and Delekamp of unexplained etymology.

French: southern variant of Duchamp.

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


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Where is the Delcamp family from?

You can see how Delcamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delcamp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delcamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Delcamp families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Delcamp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Delcamp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delcamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delcamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delcamp. 33% of Delcamp men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Delcamp women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delcamp were Foreman and Sewer.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Sewer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delcamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delcamp 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Delcamp. 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 597 military records available for the last name Delcamp. For the veterans among your Delcamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delcamp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Delcamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Delcamp in 1957 was 31, and 89 in 2004.

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