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Overkamp Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named or a topographic name from Middle Low German over ‘over across’ + kamp ‘enclosed fenced or hedged piece of land field’.

It originally denoted the location of a farmstead or settlement.

This name reflects the geographical characteristics of the land, indicating its fenced or enclosed nature.

The use of 'over' suggests a position that is across or beyond a particular point, which could be significant in identifying various places.

Overall, the name serves as a testament to the agricultural and settlement patterns of North German and Dutch regions.

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


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You can see how Overkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Overkamp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Overkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Overkamp families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Overkamp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Overkamp families in 1911.
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What did your Overkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Overkamp. 25% of Overkamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Overkamp women worked as a Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Celery Farmer
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Overkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Overkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Overkamp 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Overkamp. 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 152 military records available for the last name Overkamp. For the veterans among your Overkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Overkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Overkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Overkamp in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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