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Camaffan Family History

Camaffan 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: Ramadan, Karaffa, Lamalfa, Camara, Canavan, Calaman, Camarda, Chaffin

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Where is the Camaffan family from?

You can see how Camaffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camaffan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Camaffan family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Camaffan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Camaffan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Camaffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camaffan 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 Camaffan. 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 Camaffan. For the veterans among your Camaffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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