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Camerlin Family History

Camerlin 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: Carlin, Merlin, Gamelin, Cameron, Camplin, Camerino, Chamberlin

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Where is the Camerlin family from?

You can see how Camerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camerlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Camerlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Camerlin families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Camerlin's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Camerlin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camerlin 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 Camerlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camerlin. 100% of Camerlin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Camerlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Camerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camerlin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Camerlin. 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 95 military records available for the last name Camerlin. For the veterans among your Camerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camerlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Camerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Camerlin in 1965 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camerlin 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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