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Kamnitz Family History

Kamnitz 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: Kanitz, Kemnitz, Karnitz, Kienitz, Karnatz, Kantz, Panitz, Damitz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kamnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamnitz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kamnitz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kamnitz. For the veterans among your Kamnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamnitz lifespan?

Average Kamnitz life expectancy in 1971 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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