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Kamans Family History

Kamans 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: Kamens, Kamins, Kaman, Kalman, Karas, Kazan, Karman, Damas, Kamath

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Where is the Kamans family from?

You can see how Kamans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kamans families living in South Carolina. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kamans's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kamans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kamans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kamans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamans 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kamans. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kamans. For the veterans among your Kamans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamans lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Kamans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kamans in 1985 was 72, and 34 in 1993.

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