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Camenzind Name Meaning

Swiss German: perhaps an occupational name for a builder of fireplaces and chimneys or a derogatory nickname for someone allowed his chimney to catch fire (for which the owner was fined), from Middle High German kamen ‘chimney’, ‘fireplace’ + the base of the agent noun from the verb zünden ‘to set on fire’, ‘burn’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Amend, Denzin, Camplin, Gamelin, Caminiti, Camozzi, Carnine, Valentin

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Camenzind Family Origin

Where is the Camenzind family from?

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You can see how Camenzind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camenzind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Camenzind families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Camenzind's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Camenzind families in 1920.
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Camenzind Family Occupations

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Camenzind Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 604 census records available for the last name Camenzind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camenzind census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 361 immigration records available for the last name Camenzind. 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 Card

There are 105 military records available for the last name Camenzind. For the veterans among your Camenzind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Camenzind Life Expectancy

What is the average Camenzind lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Camenzind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Camenzind in 1959 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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