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Camnell Family History

Camnell 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: Carnell, Canell, Cambell, Cannell, Cornell, Camel, Castell, Darnell

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Where is the Camnell family from?

You can see how Camnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camnell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Camnell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Camnell family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Camnell's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Camnell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Camnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camnell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Camnell. 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 Camnell. For the veterans among your Camnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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