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Camcan Family History

Camcan 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: Damian, Carman, Callan, Caban, Aman, Zaman, Cavan, Campen, Raman

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Where is the Camcan family from?

You can see how Camcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camcan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Camcan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camcan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Camcan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camcan 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 29 census records available for the last name Camcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camcan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Camcan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Camcan. For the veterans among your Camcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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