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Nykamp Family History

Nykamp Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Nijkamp (see Niekamp). This form of the surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Nykamp family from?

You can see how Nykamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nykamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nykamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nykamp families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nykamp's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nykamp families in 1880.
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What did your Nykamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nykamp. 57% of Nykamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nykamp women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Press Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Nykamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Nykamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nykamp 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Nykamp. 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 125 military records available for the last name Nykamp. For the veterans among your Nykamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nykamp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nykamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nykamp in 1959 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nykamp 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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