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Camoon Family History

Camoon 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: Cahoon, Cammon, Samson, Cannon, Caron, Cardon, Moon, Caton, Calton

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Where is the Camoon family from?

You can see how Camoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camoon family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Camoon families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camoon's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Camoon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camoon 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 34 census records available for the last name Camoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camoon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Camoon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Camoon. For the veterans among your Camoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camoon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camoon 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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