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Camdens Family History

Camdens 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: Camden, Carden, Cardenas, Cadena, Campen, Callens, Cadenas, Kamens

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Where is the Camdens family from?

You can see how Camdens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camdens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Camdens families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Camdens families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camdens's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Camdens families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Camdens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camdens 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 Camdens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Camdens. For the veterans among your Camdens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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