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Camelon Family History

Camelon 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: Cameron, Camel, Gamelin, Cambron, Camplin, Dameron, Campton, Campion

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Where is the Camelon family from?

You can see how Camelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camelon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Camelon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 10 Camelon families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camelon's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Camelon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camelon 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 Camelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Camelon. 75% of Camelon men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

What Camelon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Camelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camelon 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Camelon. 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 27 military records available for the last name Camelon. For the veterans among your Camelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camelon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Camelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Camelon in 1956 was 52, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camelon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camelon 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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