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Cammett Family History

Cammett 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: Hammett, Emmett, Carnett, Crommett, Cavett, Hamlett, Catlett

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Where is the Cammett family from?

You can see how Cammett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cammett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cammett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Cammett families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Cammett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cammett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cammett 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 Cammett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Coverer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cammett. 34% of Cammett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cammett women worked as a Coverer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cammett were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Day Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coverer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Cammett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cammett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cammett 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cammett. 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 294 military records available for the last name Cammett. For the veterans among your Cammett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cammett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cammett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cammett in 1963 was 69, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cammett 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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