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Camlor Family History

Camlor 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: Caylor, Callow, Amor, Taylor, Kamler, Casler, Calo, Camper, Sambor

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Where is the Camlor family from?

You can see how Camlor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camlor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Camlor families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Camlor families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camlor's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Camlor families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Camlor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camlor 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Camlor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Camlor. For the veterans among your Camlor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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