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Cames Family History

Cames 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: James, Camel, Ames, Cales, Camps, Cates, Calmes, Eames, Comes, Hames

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Where is the Cames family from?

You can see how Cames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cames families living in Anglesey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cames's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Cames families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cames 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 Cames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cames. 84% of Cames women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cames 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Cames. 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 521 military records available for the last name Cames. For the veterans among your Cames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cames lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Cames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cames in 1966 was 71, and 99 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cames

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cames 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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