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Kamson Family History

Kamson 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: Samson, Ramson, Kasson, Karson, Hamson, Lamson, Parson, Kampen, Jason

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Where is the Kamson family from?

You can see how Kamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kamson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kamson family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kamson's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kamson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kamson. 100% of Kamson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Kamson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamson 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kamson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kamson. For the veterans among your Kamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamson lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Kamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kamson in 1988 was 54, and 68 in 2001.

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