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Camlin Family History

Camlin Surname Meaning

Irish (Down): possibly a habitational name from the parish of Camlin on the shore of Lough Neagh in Antrim.

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


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Where is the Camlin family from?

You can see how Camlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Camlin families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Camlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Camlin families in 1911.
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What did your Camlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camlin. 24% of Camlin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Camlin women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Camlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camlin 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Camlin. 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 593 military records available for the last name Camlin. For the veterans among your Camlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camlin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Camlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Camlin in 1959 was 43, and 80 in 2003.

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