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Camens Family History

Camens 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: Kamens, James, Camel, Kamen, Ames, Carmen, Cadena, Camino, Capers

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Where is the Camens family from?

You can see how Camens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Camens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Camens family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Camens's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Camens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camens 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 210 census records available for the last name Camens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camens 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Camens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Camens. For the veterans among your Camens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Camens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Camens in 1963 was 28, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camens 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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