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Cammen Family History

Cammen 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: Mammen, Carmen, Campen, Hammen, Dammen, Camden, Cammer, Cammon

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Where is the Cammen family from?

You can see how Cammen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cammen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cammen families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Cammen families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cammen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cammen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Cammen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cammen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Cammen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cammen. For the veterans among your Cammen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cammen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Cammen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cammen in 1966 was 83, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cammen 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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