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Camfus Family History

Camfus 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: Camus, Campus, Cadmus, Ramus, Camps, Campos, Bafus, Camuso, Casaus

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Where is the Camfus family from?

You can see how Camfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camfus family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Camfus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camfus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Camfus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Camfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camfus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Camfus. 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 Camfus. For the veterans among your Camfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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