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Veerkamp Family History

Veerkamp Surname Meaning

Dutch and Noth German: habitational name from Veerkamp near Schapen in the Emsland district in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Veerkamp family from?

You can see how Veerkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veerkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veerkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Veerkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Veerkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Veerkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Veerkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veerkamp. 55% of Veerkamp men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Veerkamp women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veerkamp were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Veerkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veerkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veerkamp 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Veerkamp. 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 109 military records available for the last name Veerkamp. For the veterans among your Veerkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veerkamp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Veerkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Veerkamp in 1958 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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