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Kamies Family History

Kamies 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: Kamins, James, Kampen, Kamiya, Kamel, Kamber, Kamen, Ames, Kamler

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Where is the Kamies family from?

You can see how Kamies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kamies families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Kamies family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamies's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kamies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kamies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamies 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kamies. 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 Kamies. For the veterans among your Kamies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamies lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kamies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kamies in 1967 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamies 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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