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Camberland Family History

Camberland 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: Cumberland, Chamberland, Haberland, Berland, Chamberlain, Chamberlin

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Where is the Camberland family from?

You can see how Camberland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camberland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camberland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Camberland families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Camberland's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Camberland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camberland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Camberland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camberland 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Camberland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Camberland. For the veterans among your Camberland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camberland

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