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Camody Family History

Camody 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: Carmody, Amory, Cody, Candy, Cady, Canode, Aamodt, Cardy, Camby

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Where is the Camody family from?

You can see how Camody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camody family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Camody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Camody family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camody's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Camody families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Camody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camody 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Camody. 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 50 military records available for the last name Camody. For the veterans among your Camody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camody lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Camody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Camody in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camody 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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