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Camaghan Family History

Camaghan 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: Gavaghan, Callaghan, Calahan, Conaghan, Chauhan, Callahan, Ramadan

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Where is the Camaghan family from?

You can see how Camaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camaghan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Camaghan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Camaghan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camaghan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Camaghan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Camaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camaghan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Camaghan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Camaghan. For the veterans among your Camaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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