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Kamsay Family History

Kamsay 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: Kassay, Ramsay, Kamal, Kallay, Ramsey, Kasai, Kimsey, Kaasa, Kassa

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Where is the Kamsay family from?

You can see how Kamsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamsay family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Kamsay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Kamsay families living in Berwickshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kamsay's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Kamsay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamsay 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 286 census records available for the last name Kamsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamsay 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kamsay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kamsay. For the veterans among your Kamsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamsay lifespan?

Average Kamsay life expectancy in 1975 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamsay 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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