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Kamis Family History

Kamis 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: Kamin, Kalis, Kanis, Karis, Samis, Kamins, Kadis, Kamps, Amis, James

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Where is the Kamis family from?

You can see how Kamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kamis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kamis family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamis's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Kamis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamis 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 Kamis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamis. 30% of Kamis men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kamis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamis were Foreman and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kamis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Kamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamis 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Kamis. 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 161 military records available for the last name Kamis. For the veterans among your Kamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kamis in 1954 was 62, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamis 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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