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Cammeson Family History

Cammeson 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: Cameron, Jameson, Jamieson, Cammon, Samson, Mammen, Carmen, Calderon

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Where is the Cammeson family from?

You can see how Cammeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cammeson family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Cammeson families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Cammeson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cammeson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cammeson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Cammeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cammeson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cammeson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cammeson. For the veterans among your Cammeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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