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Camelford Family History

Camelford 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: Comerford, Padelford, Milford, Galford, Walford, Telford, Bareford

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Where is the Camelford family from?

You can see how Camelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camelford family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Camelford families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Camelford families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camelford's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Camelford families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camelford 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 221 census records available for the last name Camelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camelford 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Camelford. 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 Camelford. For the veterans among your Camelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camelford lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Camelford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Camelford in 1979 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camelford 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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