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Camenisch Family History

Camenisch 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: Mensch, Caflisch, Harnisch, Cavendish, Benisch, Janisch, Hanisch

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Where is the Camenisch family from?

You can see how Camenisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camenisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Camenisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Camenisch families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Camenisch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Camenisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camenisch 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 Camenisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Camenisch. 100% of Camenisch women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Camenisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Camenisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camenisch 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Camenisch. 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 103 military records available for the last name Camenisch. For the veterans among your Camenisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camenisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Camenisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Camenisch in 1962 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camenisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camenisch 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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