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Camsell Family History

Camsell Surname Meaning

from Campsall (WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Camsell family from?

You can see how Camsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Camsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Camsell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Camsell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Camsell families in 1891.
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What did your Camsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Putters Helper Up (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Camsell. 50% of Camsell men worked as a Colliery Putters Helper Up (below) and 100% of Camsell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Putters Helper Up (below)
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Camsell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Camsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Camsell in 1986 was 85, and 65 in 1995.

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