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Camhi Name Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic): metonymic occupational name or nickname from Arabic qamḥi ‘wheaten’.

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


Similar surnames: Carda, Caridi, Gamel, Lampa, Camm, Camba, Cahn, Camel, Camby, Camus

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Where is the Camhi family from?

You can see how Camhi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camhi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Camhi families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Camhi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Camhi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camhi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camhi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camhi. 30% of Camhi men worked as a Presser and 67% of Camhi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camhi were Shipping Clerk and Cleaner. .

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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

  • Presser
    30%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    67%
  • Cleaner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Camhi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camhi 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Camhi. 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 96 military records available for the last name Camhi. For the veterans among your Camhi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camhi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Camhi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Camhi in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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