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Campell Family History

Campell Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire) and English: variant of Campbell (see also Camel).

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


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Where is the Campell family from?

You can see how Campell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Campell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Campell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Campell families living in Cumberland. This was about 16% of all the recorded Campell's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Campell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Campell 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 Campell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Textile Operative (weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Campell. 100% of Campell men worked as a Textile Operative (weaver and 88% of Campell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Textile Operative (weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Shop Asst (gown
    13%

What Campell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Campell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Campell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Campell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Campell. For the veterans among your Campell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Campell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Campell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Campell in 1957 was 31, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Campell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Campell 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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