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Kamlet Family History

Kamlet 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: Kamler, Hamlet, Mallet, Kampen, Kapler, Kamel, Kamber, Kale, Kamen

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Where is the Kamlet family from?

You can see how Kamlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamlet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kamlet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kamlet families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kamlet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kamlet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamlet. 67% of Kamlet men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Kamlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamlet 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Kamlet. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kamlet. For the veterans among your Kamlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamlet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kamlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kamlet in 1968 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

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