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Kamb Family History

Kamb 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: Kamp, Kam, Lamb, Kamm, Kalb, Kramb, Kim, Kang, Ham, Ram

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Where is the Kamb family from?

You can see how Kamb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kamb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kamb families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamb's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kamb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamb 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 Kamb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamb. 50% of Kamb men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kamb women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamb were Mach Operator and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Mach Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Kamb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamb 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Kamb. 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 257 military records available for the last name Kamb. For the veterans among your Kamb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kamb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kamb in 1963 was 85, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamb 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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