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Kamensky Family History

Kamensky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kaminski.

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


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Where is the Kamensky family from?

You can see how Kamensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamensky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kamensky families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kamensky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kamensky families in 1891.
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What did your Kamensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamensky. 20% of Kamensky men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kamensky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamensky were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Kamensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamensky 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Kamensky. 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 295 military records available for the last name Kamensky. For the veterans among your Kamensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamensky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kamensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kamensky in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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