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Camelly Family History

Camelly 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: Camel, Capelle, Ramella, Capella, Capell, Canell, Cabello, Cabell

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Where is the Camelly family from?

You can see how Camelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Camelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Camelly families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Camelly's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Camelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camelly 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 280 census records available for the last name Camelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camelly 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Camelly. 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 17 military records available for the last name Camelly. For the veterans among your Camelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camelly 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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