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Camenn Family History

Camenn 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, Kamen, Carmen, Cadena, Cann, Camino, Campen, Cameron, Catena

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Where is the Camenn family from?

You can see how Camenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camenn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Camenn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Camenn families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camenn's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Camenn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camenn 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 145 census records available for the last name Camenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camenn 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Camenn. 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 Camenn. For the veterans among your Camenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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