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Kaminky Family History

Kaminky 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: Kaminsky, Kaminski, Kamin, Kaminer, Kominsky, Kamins, Kamensky

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Where is the Kaminky family from?

You can see how Kaminky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaminky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kaminky families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kaminky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kaminky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaminky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaminky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaminky. 100% of Kaminky men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Kaminky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kaminky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kaminky. For the veterans among your Kaminky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kaminky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kaminky in 1966 was 60, and 78 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminky 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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