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Camley Family History

Camley Surname Meaning

see McCamley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Camley family from?

You can see how Camley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Camley family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camley's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Camley families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camley 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 Camley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Camley. 100% of Camley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Camley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camley 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Camley. 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 153 military records available for the last name Camley. For the veterans among your Camley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Camley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Camley in 1975 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camley 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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