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Kamers Family History

Kamers 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: Kamer, Kamens, Lamers, James, Kader, Hamer, Kamel, Kamber, Kacer

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Where is the Kamers family from?

You can see how Kamers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kamers family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamers's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kamers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamers ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Kamers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamers 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kamers. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kamers. For the veterans among your Kamers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamers lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Kamers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kamers in 1991 was 87, and 67 in 1998.

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