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Cameras Family History

Cameras 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: Carras, Caras, Capers, Cambra, Camara, Cameron, Maheras, Cabezas

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Where is the Cameras family from?

You can see how Cameras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cameras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cameras families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Cameras families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cameras's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Cameras families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cameras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Cameras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cameras 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cameras. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cameras. For the veterans among your Cameras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cameras lifespan?

Average Cameras life expectancy in 1992 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cameras 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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