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Watenkamp Family History

Watenkamp Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wetenkamp, Hasenkamp, Trenkamp, Langenkamp, Oldenkamp, Steinkamp

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Where is the Watenkamp family from?

You can see how Watenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watenkamp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Watenkamp families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Watenkamp families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Watenkamp's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Watenkamp families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Watenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watenkamp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Watenkamp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Watenkamp. For the veterans among your Watenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watenkamp lifespan?

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