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Kaminiski Family History

Kaminiski 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: Kaminski, Kalinski, Kaminsky, Kalinoski, Kaminska, Kamienski

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Where is the Kaminiski family from?

You can see how Kaminiski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminiski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kaminiski families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kaminiski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaminiski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaminiski 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 Kaminiski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaminiski. 34% of Kaminiski 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
    34%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Assembler
    14%

What Kaminiski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Kaminiski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminiski 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kaminiski. 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 65 military records available for the last name Kaminiski. For the veterans among your Kaminiski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminiski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Kaminiski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kaminiski in 1966 was 57, and 65 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaminiski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminiski 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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