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Kamilton Family History

Kamilton 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: Hamilton, Milton, Kilton, Railton, Hilton, Alton, Halton, Chilton

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Where is the Kamilton family from?

You can see how Kamilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamilton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kamilton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kamilton family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamilton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kamilton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamilton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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What did your Kamilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamilton. 50% of Kamilton men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Kamilton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Kamilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamilton 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Kamilton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kamilton. For the veterans among your Kamilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamilton lifespan?

Average Kamilton life expectancy in 1973 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamilton 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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