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Kaminskas Family History

Kaminskas Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Kamiński (see Kaminski).

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


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Where is the Kaminskas family from?

You can see how Kaminskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminskas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kaminskas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kaminskas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaminskas families in 1920.
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What did your Kaminskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaminskas. 45% of Kaminskas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaminskas women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Draftsman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Kaminskas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Kaminskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminskas 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Kaminskas. 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 245 military records available for the last name Kaminskas. For the veterans among your Kaminskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminskas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kaminskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaminskas in 1957 was 36, and 92 in 2004.

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