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Belskamper Family History

Belskamper Name 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: Elsasser, Blamer, Feldkamp, Samper, Bergkamp, Beamer, Kamper

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Belskamper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belskamper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Belskamper. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Belskamper. For the veterans among your Belskamper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belskamper lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Belskamper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Belskamper in 1983 was 63, and 42 in 1997.

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