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Kaminkowitz Family History

Kaminkowitz 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: Rabinowitz, Smilowitz, Rakowitz, Moskowitz, Davidowitz, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Kaminkowitz family from?

You can see how Kaminkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaminkowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaminkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaminkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Kaminkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminkowitz 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kaminkowitz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kaminkowitz. For the veterans among your Kaminkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminkowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Kaminkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaminkowitz in 1964 was 85, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminkowitz 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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