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Kamesch Family History

Kamesch Surname 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: Kapsch, Kresch, Ramesh, Kausch, Kasch, Mesch, Karsch, Kalisch, James

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Where is the Kamesch family from?

You can see how Kamesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kamesch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamesch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kamesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Kamesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamesch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kamesch. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kamesch. For the veterans among your Kamesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamesch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Kamesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kamesch in 1966 was 100, and 53 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamesch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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