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Camehl Family History

Camehl 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: Camel, Hamel, Capel, Kamel, Ramel, Mehl, Gamel, Carel, Capell, Canell

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Where is the Camehl family from?

You can see how Camehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Camehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Camehl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Camehl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Camehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camehl 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 Camehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camehl. 100% of Camehl 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Camehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Camehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camehl 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Camehl. 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 13 military records available for the last name Camehl. For the veterans among your Camehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camehl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Camehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Camehl in 1966 was 91, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camehl 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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