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Camire Family History

Camire Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 143 Camire families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Camire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Camire families in 1911.
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What did your Camire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Camire. 28% of Camire men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Camire women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camire were Cultivateur and Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Camire family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camire 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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