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Camire Family History

Camire Name Meaning

French (Camiré): unexplained. This surname which originated in Haute-Saône has died out in France. Compare Comire .

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


Similar surnames: Canine, Campe, Dumire, Haire, Crite, Amie, Canipe, Lamie, Camerer

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Where is the Camire family from?

You can see how Camire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Camire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Camire families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camire's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Camire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camire. 25% of Camire men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Camire women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camire were Salesman and Dolfer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Doffer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Dolfer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Camire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camire 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Camire. 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 565 military records available for the last name Camire. For the veterans among your Camire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camire lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Camire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Camire in 1952 was 23, and 63 in 2004.

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