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Kamano Family History

Kamano Name 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: Amano, Kawano, Samano, Kaman, Kalman, Kazan, Karman, Kano, Takano

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Where is the Kamano family from?

You can see how Kamano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kamano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kamano families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kamano's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kamano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamano. 50% of Kamano men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Grocery Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Kamano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamano 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kamano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kamano. For the veterans among your Kamano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamano lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kamano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kamano in 1971 was 87, and 84 in 2002.

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