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Kaminoff Family History

Kaminoff 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: Marinoff, Kanoff, Kaminski, Kamin, Camino, Davidoff, Danoff, Romanoff

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Where is the Kaminoff family from?

You can see how Kaminoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaminoff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaminoff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaminoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaminoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaminoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaminoff. 100% of Kaminoff men worked as a Painter and 100% of Kaminoff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kaminoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Kaminoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminoff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kaminoff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kaminoff. For the veterans among your Kaminoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminoff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1999, in the United States, Kaminoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kaminoff in 1949 was 46, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminoff 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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