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Camelia Family History

Camelia 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: Camelio, Camel, Melia, Ramella, Capella, Gamelin, Canela, Camplin

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Where is the Camelia family from?

You can see how Camelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camelia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Camelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Camelia family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camelia's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Camelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camelia 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 Camelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Camelia. 100% of Camelia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Camelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Camelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camelia 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Camelia. 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 24 military records available for the last name Camelia. For the veterans among your Camelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camelia lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1996, in the United States, Camelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Camelia in 1950 was 41, and 95 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camelia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camelia 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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