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Kamlay Family History

Kamlay 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: Kallay, Kaplan, Kamal, Kamler, Kalan, Kala, Kallas, Malay, Kalas

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Where is the Kamlay family from?

You can see how Kamlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamlay family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Kamlay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Kamlay families living in Fife. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kamlay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kamlay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamlay 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 Kamlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamlay. 34% of Kamlay men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Kamlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kamlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamlay 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 Kamlay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kamlay. For the veterans among your Kamlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamlay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kamlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kamlay in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamlay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamlay 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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