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Camren Family History

Camren Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Cameron.

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


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Where is the Camren family from?

You can see how Camren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Camren families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camren's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Camren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camren 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 Camren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camren. 34% of Camren men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Soldier
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Meat Cutter
    23%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Camren lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Camren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Camren in 1957 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camren 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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