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Cammers Family History

Cammers 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: Lammers, Cammer, Commers, Hammers, Hammer, Chambers, Kammer, Capers

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Where is the Cammers family from?

You can see how Cammers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cammers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cammers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cammers family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cammers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cammers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cammers 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 Cammers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cammers. 60% of Cammers men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Cammers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cammers 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Cammers. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cammers. For the veterans among your Cammers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cammers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Cammers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cammers in 1968 was 87, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cammers 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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