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Cammin Family History

Cammin 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: Carmin, Camlin, Cammon, Cumming, Carlin, Cain, Amin, Mammen, Malmin

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Where is the Cammin family from?

You can see how Cammin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cammin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cammin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Cammin family living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cammin's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Cammin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cammin 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 Cammin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cammin. 100% of Cammin 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
    100%

What Cammin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Cammin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cammin 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Cammin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cammin. For the veterans among your Cammin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cammin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Cammin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cammin in 1977 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cammin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cammin 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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