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Cameira Family History

Cameira 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: Madeira, Carreira, Cambra, Camara, Camisa, Cammisa, Caldeira, Caira

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Where is the Cameira family from?

You can see how Cameira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cameira family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Cameira families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cameira's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cameira families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cameira 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 6 census records available for the last name Cameira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cameira 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 Cameira. 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 Cameira. For the veterans among your Cameira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cameira lifespan?

Average Cameira life expectancy in 1998 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cameira 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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