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Kamada Family History

Kamada 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: Kamara, Yamada, Hamada, Kamradt, Kamiya, Kanda, Kamath, Kamal

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Where is the Kamada family from?

You can see how Kamada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kamada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Kamada families living in Hawaii. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kamada's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kamada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamada 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 Kamada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Vegetable Stall were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamada. 48% of Kamada men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kamada women worked as a Vegetable Stall. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamada were Vegetable Stall and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Selling Amp Growing
    16%
  • Vegetable Stall
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Vegetable Stall
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Kamada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Kamada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamada 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kamada. 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 225 military records available for the last name Kamada. For the veterans among your Kamada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamada lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kamada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kamada in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamada 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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