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Camachan Family History

Camachan 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: Camacho, Machan, Calahan, Chauhan, Callahan, Ramadan, Gamache, Mahan

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Where is the Camachan family from?

You can see how Camachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camachan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Camachan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Camachan family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Camachan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Camachan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Camachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camachan 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 Camachan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Camachan. For the veterans among your Camachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camachan 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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