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Kaminsky Family History

Kaminsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kaminski. Altered form of Polish Kamiński (see Kaminski).

This form of the surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Kaminsky family from?

You can see how Kaminsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaminsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaminsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kaminsky families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kaminsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaminsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaminsky 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 Kaminsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kaminsky. 72% of Kaminsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Storekeeper
    29%

What Kaminsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kaminsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaminsky 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaminsky. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kaminsky. For the veterans among your Kaminsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaminsky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kaminsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaminsky in 1945 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaminsky 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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