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Camron Family History

Camron Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Cameron.

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


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Where is the Camron family from?

You can see how Camron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Camron families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Camron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Camron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camron 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 Camron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camron. 45% of Camron men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Camron women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camron were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Camron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camron 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Camron. 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 Camron. For the veterans among your Camron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camron lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Camron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Camron in 1966 was 84, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camron 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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