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Kaminsky Family History

Kaminsky Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kaminski Altered form of Polish Kamiński (see Kaminski ). This form of the surname is also found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Kamensky, Kalinsky, Kaminski, Lapinsky, Kolinsky, Galinsky, Kamins

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Where is the Kaminsky family from?

You can see how Kaminsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaminsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kaminsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaminsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kaminsky families in 1891.
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What did your Kaminsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kaminsky. 28% of Kaminsky men worked as a French Polisher and 84% of Kaminsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaminsky were Waterproof Garment Maker and Unpaid Domestic Service. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    28%
  • Ladies Tailors Presser
    19%
  • Cabinet Maker
    19%
  • Waterproof Garment Maker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Trained Nurse
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Service
    6%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kaminsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminsky 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaminsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Kaminsky. For the veterans among your Kaminsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminsky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kaminsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaminsky in 1945 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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