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Camras Family History

Camras 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: Carras, Caras, Karas, Arras, Maras, Damas, Cambra, Taras, Caldas

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Where is the Camras family from?

You can see how Camras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Camras families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Camras's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Camras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camras 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Camras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camras 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Camras. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Camras. For the veterans among your Camras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Camras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Camras in 1963 was 67, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camras 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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