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Camou Family History

Camou Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Camou the name of several places in the southwestern part of France.

This surname is also found in Mexico Argentina and Uruguay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Camou family from?

You can see how Camou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Camou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Camou families living in Cheshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Camou's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Camou families in 1891.
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What did your Camou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundry Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camou. 100% of Camou men worked as a Laundry Worker.

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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

  • Laundry Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Camou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camou 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Camou. 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 383 military records available for the last name Camou. For the veterans among your Camou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camou lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Camou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Camou in 1962 was 70, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camou 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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