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Camack Family History

Camack 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: Cammack, Carmack, Haack, Mack, Cusack, Womack, Baack, Clack, Damask

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Where is the Camack family from?

You can see how Camack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Camack families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Camack's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Camack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Camack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camack. 34% of Camack men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Camack women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camack were Musician and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Musician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Camack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camack 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Camack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 276 military records available for the last name Camack. For the veterans among your Camack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camack lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Camack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Camack in 1955 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camack 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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