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Kamens Family History

Kamens Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kamen. American shortened form of Jewish and Polish Kaminski Kamiński Kaminsky or Kamensky.

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


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Where is the Kamens family from?

You can see how Kamens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kamens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kamens family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kamens families in 1911.
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What did your Kamens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamens. 21% of Kamens men worked as a Butcher and 34% of Kamens women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamens were Attorney and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Butcher
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Attorney
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

What Kamens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Kamens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamens 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Kamens. 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 279 military records available for the last name Kamens. For the veterans among your Kamens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamens lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kamens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kamens in 1957 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamens 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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