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Kamnikar Family History

Kamnikar 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: Kamiya, Karnik, Kaminer, Komisar, Kamdar, Manikas, Kakar, Kuzniar

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Where is the Kamnikar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamnikar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kamnikar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamnikar. 50% of Kamnikar men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kamnikar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamnikar 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 Kamnikar. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kamnikar. For the veterans among your Kamnikar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamnikar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kamnikar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kamnikar in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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