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Kamil Family History

Kamil Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic kāmil ‘perfect complete’.

Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Kamil family from?

You can see how Kamil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kamil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kamil families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kamil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kamil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamil 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 Kamil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamil. 37% of Kamil men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Accountant
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Kamil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Kamil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamil 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Kamil. 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 154 military records available for the last name Kamil. For the veterans among your Kamil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamil lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kamil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kamil in 1951 was 55, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamil 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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