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Kaminka Family History

Kaminka 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: Kaminska, Kamiya, Kalina, Kaminski, Kamin, Kaminer, Kaminsky, Kamins

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Where is the Kaminka family from?

You can see how Kaminka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaminka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kaminka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaminka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaminka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaminka 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 117 census records available for the last name Kaminka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminka 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kaminka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kaminka. For the veterans among your Kaminka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kaminka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaminka in 1969 was 84, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminka 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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