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Kamins Family History

Kamins Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Jewish and Polish Kaminski Kaminsky or Kamensky. Compare Kamens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kamins family from?

You can see how Kamins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kamins families living in Connecticut. This was about 10% of all the recorded Kamins's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kamins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamins 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 Kamins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamins. 31% of Kamins men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Kamins women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamins were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Secretarial
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamins 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Kamins. 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 178 military records available for the last name Kamins. For the veterans among your Kamins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamins lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kamins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kamins in 1959 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamins 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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