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Camington Family History

Camington 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: Covington, Carrington, Symington, Warmington, Babington, Armington

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Where is the Camington family from?

You can see how Camington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Camington families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Camington families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Camington's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Camington families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Camington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camington 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Camington. 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 9 military records available for the last name Camington. For the veterans among your Camington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camington lifespan?

Average Camington life expectancy in 1969 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camington 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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