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Camaj Family History

Camaj Surname Meaning

Albanian (mainly Montenegro also northwestern Albania): from the name of the Camaj brotherhood of the northern Albanian Hoti tribe which is a patronymic from the old personal name or nickname Camë (see Cama).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Camaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Camaj families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Camaj's in USA. New York had the highest population of Camaj families in 1920.
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There are 22 census records available for the last name Camaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camaj 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Camaj. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Camaj. For the veterans among your Camaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camaj lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Camaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Camaj in 1974 was 71, and 74 in 2002.

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