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Camlet Family History

Camlet 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: Hamlet, Camel, Mallet, Caleb, Cable, Caley, Kamler, Casler, Cale

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Where is the Camlet family from?

You can see how Camlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camlet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Camlet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Camlet families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Camlet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Camlet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camlet 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 360 census records available for the last name Camlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camlet 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Camlet. 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 44 military records available for the last name Camlet. For the veterans among your Camlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camlet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Camlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Camlet in 1971 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camlet 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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