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Camar Family History

Camar 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: Jamar, Amar, Camara, Lamar, Hamar, Comar, Lazar, Cater, Omar, Caesar

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Where is the Camar family from?

You can see how Camar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Camar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Camar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Camar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Camar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camar 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Camar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Camar. For the veterans among your Camar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Camar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Camar in 1968 was 81, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camar 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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