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Camberwell Family History

Camberwell 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: Gambrell, Kammerzell, Culverwell, Cambell, Carwell, Carnell, Harwell

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Where is the Camberwell family from?

You can see how Camberwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camberwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Camberwell family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Camberwell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Camberwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camberwell 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 790 census records available for the last name Camberwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camberwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Camberwell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Camberwell. For the veterans among your Camberwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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