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Kaminske Family History

Kaminske 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, Kaminsky, Kaminska, Kalinski, Kominsky, Kamins, Kamensky

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Where is the Kaminske family from?

You can see how Kaminske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaminske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kaminske families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaminske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kaminske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaminske 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 Kaminske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaminske. 20% of Kaminske men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kaminske women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaminske were Fireman and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Kaminske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Kaminske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminske 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Kaminske. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kaminske. For the veterans among your Kaminske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminske lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kaminske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaminske in 1954 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaminske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminske 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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