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Kamenetsky Family History

Kamenetsky 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: Kamensky, Krenitsky, Kanevsky, Kaminsky, Kaminski, Zaretsky, Kamens

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Where is the Kamenetsky family from?

You can see how Kamenetsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamenetsky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Kamenetsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Kamenetsky families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamenetsky's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kamenetsky families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamenetsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamenetsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamenetsky. 55% of Kamenetsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kamenetsky women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kamenetsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Kamenetsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamenetsky 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Kamenetsky. 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 66 military records available for the last name Kamenetsky. For the veterans among your Kamenetsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamenetsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Kamenetsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kamenetsky in 1960 was 53, and 74 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamenetsky 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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