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Mcamis Family History

Mcamis Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Mac Sheumais ‘son of Seumas’ Gaelic form of James. Compare McCamish.

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


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Where is the Mcamis family from?

You can see how Mcamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcamis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcamis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mcamis families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcamis's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Mcamis families in 1891.
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What did your Mcamis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcamis. 51% of Mcamis men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mcamis women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcamis were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    51%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcamis 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Mcamis. 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 801 military records available for the last name Mcamis. For the veterans among your Mcamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcamis lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcamis in 1948 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcamis 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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