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Camyn Family History

Camyn 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: Cain, Amin, Camel, Caron, Kamen, Carman, Carmen, Camm, Caton, Caban

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Where is the Camyn family from?

You can see how Camyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Camyn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Camyn family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Camyn's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Camyn families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Camyn lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Camyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Camyn in 1980 was 51, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camyn 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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