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Kamet Family History

Kamet 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, Kmet, Kamer, Kamei, Samet, Gamet, James, Kamp, Kader

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Where is the Kamet family from?

You can see how Kamet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kamet family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kamet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kamet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamet. 100% of Kamet men worked as a Hired Man.

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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

  • Hired Man
    100%

What Kamet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kamet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamet 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kamet. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kamet. For the veterans among your Kamet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamet lifespan?

Average Kamet life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamet 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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