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Kaminska Name Meaning

Polish (Kamińska): feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Kamiński (see Kaminski ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kaminski, Kaminskas, Kaminsky, Kamienski, Kamensky, Kalinski, Kalina

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Where is the Kaminska family from?

You can see how Kaminska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaminska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kaminska family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaminska's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaminska families in 1911.
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What did your Kaminska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaminska. 75% of Kaminska men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Kaminska women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaminska were Carpenter and Cleaner. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cleaner
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaminska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminska 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaminska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Kaminska. For the veterans among your Kaminska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaminska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaminska in 1962 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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