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Kamai Family History

Kamai Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 釜井 ‘kettle well’. It is not common in Japan.

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


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Where is the Kamai family from?

You can see how Kamai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamai family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kamai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kamai family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamai's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kamai families in 1891.
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What did your Kamai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamai. 87% of Kamai men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    87%
  • Janitor
    14%

What Kamai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Kamai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamai 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Kamai. 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 328 military records available for the last name Kamai. For the veterans among your Kamai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamai lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kamai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kamai in 1959 was 51, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamai 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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