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Kameo Family History

Kameo 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: Kamel, Kamen, Kamer, Kamei, James, Kamp, Kader, Hamel, Camel, Hamer

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Where is the Kameo family from?

You can see how Kameo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kameo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kameo families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kameo's in USA. California had the highest population of Kameo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kameo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kameo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kameo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kameo 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kameo. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kameo. For the veterans among your Kameo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kameo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Kameo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kameo in 1973 was 86, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kameo 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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