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Kaminowitz Family History

Kaminowitz 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: Rabinowitz, Smilowitz, Davidowitz, Kaplowitz, Aronowitz, Kantrowitz

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Where is the Kaminowitz family from?

You can see how Kaminowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kaminowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaminowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaminowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kaminowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminowitz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kaminowitz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kaminowitz. For the veterans among your Kaminowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Kaminowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kaminowitz in 1964 was 79, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminowitz 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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