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Kaminker Family History

Kaminker 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: Kaminer, Kinker, Klinker, Minker, Kainer, Kadinger, Kasinger, Kaiser

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Where is the Kaminker family from?

You can see how Kaminker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaminker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kaminker family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaminker's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaminker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaminker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaminker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Kaminker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminker 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Kaminker. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kaminker. For the veterans among your Kaminker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kaminker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kaminker in 1964 was 50, and 68 in 2003.

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