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Kamstra Name Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch:: topographic name for someone living by an enclosed field from kamp ‘enclosed field’ + the suffix -stra from Old Frisian sittera ‘inhabitant of’. occupational name for a wool comber from kam ‘comb’ + the Frisian suffix -stra which originally meant ‘inhabitant of’ (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Hamstra, Zandstra, Kastel, Amster, Kaiser, Kamara, Kooistra, Wamser

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Where is the Kamstra family from?

You can see how Kamstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kamstra families living in Minnesota. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kamstra's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kamstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kamstra. 100% of Kamstra men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamstra 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Kamstra. 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 173 military records available for the last name Kamstra. For the veterans among your Kamstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamstra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kamstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kamstra in 1964 was 69, and 57 in 2003.

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