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Caman Family History

Caman 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: Carman, Caban, Aman, Zaman, Cavan, Raman, Calman, Claman, Daman

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Where is the Caman family from?

You can see how Caman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Caman families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Caman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Caman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caman. 37% of Caman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Caman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caman were Asst Operator and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Asst Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Caman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caman. 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 310 military records available for the last name Caman. For the veterans among your Caman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Caman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Caman in 1976 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caman 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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