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Cammon Family History

Cammon Surname Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of McCammon.

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


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Where is the Cammon family from?

You can see how Cammon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cammon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cammon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Cammon families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Cammon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cammon families in 1891.
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What did your Cammon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cammon. 77% of Cammon 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
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    24%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cammon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cammon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cammon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cammon. For the veterans among your Cammon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cammon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cammon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cammon in 1952 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cammon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cammon 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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