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Kamian Family History

Kamian 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: Damian, Kamin, Kamman, Kaman, Kalman, Kocian, Kaplan, Amin, Kampen

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Where is the Kamian family from?

You can see how Kamian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kamian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kamian family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kamian's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kamian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamian. 100% of Kamian men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Kamian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamian 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kamian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kamian. For the veterans among your Kamian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Kamian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kamian in 1972 was 81, and 93 in 1999.

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