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Kamrath Name Meaning

German: variant of Kamradt .

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


Similar surnames: Kamradt, Kamprath, Gamroth, Barath, Garth, Kratz, Porath, Kamara

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Where is the Kamrath family from?

You can see how Kamrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamrath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kamrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Kamrath families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Kamrath's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kamrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamrath. 50% of Kamrath men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Kamrath women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamrath were Manager and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kamrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamrath 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Kamrath. 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 627 military records available for the last name Kamrath. For the veterans among your Kamrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamrath lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kamrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kamrath in 1955 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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