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Camagham Family History

Camagham 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: Langham, Clapham, Canham, Camara, Lamagna, Gavaghan, Chatham, Camarda

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Where is the Camagham family from?

You can see how Camagham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camagham family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Camagham families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camagham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Camagham families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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