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Kams Family History

Kams 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: Kamp, Kam, Kamm, Kaas, Kass, Kaus, Iams, Kaps, Tams, Kats

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Where is the Kams family from?

You can see how Kams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kams families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kams's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kams 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 Kams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kams. 100% of Kams women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Kams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kams 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kams. 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 193 military records available for the last name Kams. For the veterans among your Kams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kams lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kams in 1967 was 73, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kams 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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