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Kamerer Family History

Kamerer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kammerer.

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


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Where is the Kamerer family from?

You can see how Kamerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamerer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kamerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kamerer families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kamerer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kamerer families in 1891.
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What did your Kamerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamerer. 21% of Kamerer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kamerer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamerer were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kamerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamerer 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Kamerer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kamerer. For the veterans among your Kamerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamerer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kamerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kamerer in 1944 was 21, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamerer 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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