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Kamentz Family History

Kamentz 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: Kamen, Kantz, Ament, Amenta, Kamens, Kmetz, Kientz, Arentz, Krentz

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Where is the Kamentz family from?

You can see how Kamentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamentz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kamentz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamentz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kamentz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kamentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamentz 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Kamentz. 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 Kamentz. For the veterans among your Kamentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamentz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kamentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kamentz in 1974 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamentz 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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