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Kamisher Family History

Kamisher 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: Kaiser, Kaminer, Krisher, Kreisher, Hamsher, Fisher, Risher, Washer

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Where is the Kamisher family from?

You can see how Kamisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kamisher families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kamisher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kamisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Kamisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamisher 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kamisher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kamisher. For the veterans among your Kamisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamisher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kamisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kamisher in 1966 was 73, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamisher 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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