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Camil Family History

Camil 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: Camel, Cail, Camilo, Jamil, Hamil, Cai, Basil, Cain, Amin, Hamel

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Where is the Camil family from?

You can see how Camil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Camil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Camil family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Camil's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Camil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camil 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 685 census records available for the last name Camil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camil 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Camil. 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 360 military records available for the last name Camil. For the veterans among your Camil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camil lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Camil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Camil in 1987 was 76, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camil 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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