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Kaman Family History

Kaman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kamman. Americanized form of German Kamann: shortened form of Kampmann.

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


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Where is the Kaman family from?

You can see how Kaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kaman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kaman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kaman. 100% of Kaman men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Kaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaman 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Kaman. 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 618 military records available for the last name Kaman. For the veterans among your Kaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaman in 1961 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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