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Kamos Family History

Kamos 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: Amos, Kakos, Ramos, Vamos, Lamos, Kamps, Kos, James, Kamp, Karas

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Where is the Kamos family from?

You can see how Kamos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kamos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kamos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kamos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamos 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 Kamos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kamos. 100% of Kamos men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Kamos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamos 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kamos. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kamos. For the veterans among your Kamos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamos lifespan?

Average Kamos life expectancy in 1981 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamos 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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