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Camell Family History

Camell Surname Meaning

see Cammell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Camell family from?

You can see how Camell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Camell families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Camell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Camell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camell 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 Camell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camell. 39% of Camell men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Camell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camell were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Camell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Camell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camell 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Camell. 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 493 military records available for the last name Camell. For the veterans among your Camell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Camell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Camell in 1967 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camell 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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