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Oskamp Family History

Oskamp 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: Roskamp, Kamp, Aukamp, Stamp, Roskam, Gaskamp, Bomkamp, Ryskamp, Samp

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Where is the Oskamp family from?

You can see how Oskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskamp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oskamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oskamp family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oskamp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oskamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sorter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oskamp. 50% of Oskamp men worked as a Sorter and 100% of Oskamp women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Sorter
    50%
  • Broker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Oskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskamp 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Oskamp. 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 65 military records available for the last name Oskamp. For the veterans among your Oskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskamp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Oskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oskamp in 1968 was 80, and 36 in 2002.

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