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Kaminetsky Family History

Kaminetsky 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: Kaminsky, Kaminski, Kanevsky, Kominsky, Kamensky, Kalinsky, Kaminska

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Where is the Kaminetsky family from?

You can see how Kaminetsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminetsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kaminetsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kaminetsky families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaminetsky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kaminetsky families in 1891.
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What did your Kaminetsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaminetsky. 25% of Kaminetsky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kaminetsky women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaminetsky were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Kaminetsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Kaminetsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminetsky 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kaminetsky. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kaminetsky. For the veterans among your Kaminetsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminetsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kaminetsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaminetsky in 1965 was 70, and 93 in 2001.

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