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Camis Family History

Camis Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Hampshire; of Norman origin): habitational name possibly from either of two places in northern France called Campeaux, one in Calvados, the other in Oise, as well as Champeaux (Manche, Seine-et-Marne).

English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English camus, camois ‘pug-nosed’ (from Old French camus). Compare Camus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Camis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Camis families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Camis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Camis families in 1891.
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What did your Camis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Camis. 67% of Camis 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
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 303 immigration records available for the last name Camis. 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 147 military records available for the last name Camis. For the veterans among your Camis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Camis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Camis in 1965 was 59, and 90 in 2003.

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