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Camaish Family History

Camaish 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: Camisa, Cammisa, Calais, Campisi, Campise, Maish, Beamish, Damas

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Where is the Camaish family from?

You can see how Camaish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camaish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Camaish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Camaish families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Camaish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Camaish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Camaish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camaish 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Camaish. 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 5 military records available for the last name Camaish. For the veterans among your Camaish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camaish lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Camaish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Camaish in 1978 was 74, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camaish 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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