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Kamnetz Family History

Kamnetz 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: Kanitz, Karnatz, Kantz, Kemnitz, Kmetz, Karnitz, Kamrath, Metz

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Where is the Kamnetz family from?

You can see how Kamnetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamnetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamnetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kamnetz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kamnetz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kamnetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamnetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamnetz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Kamnetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamnetz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kamnetz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kamnetz. For the veterans among your Kamnetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamnetz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kamnetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kamnetz in 1974 was 94, and 92 in 2002.

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