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Seekamp Family History

Seekamp Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone living by an enclosed field or domain (Middle Low German kamp)

beside a lake or by the sea (Middle Low German sē).

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


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Where is the Seekamp family from?

You can see how Seekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekamp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seekamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Seekamp family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Seekamp's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Seekamp families in 1840.
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What did your Seekamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seekamp. 21% of Seekamp men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Seekamp women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seekamp were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekamp 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Seekamp. 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 455 military records available for the last name Seekamp. For the veterans among your Seekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seekamp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seekamp in 1958 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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