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Camerson Family History

Camerson Name 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: Cameron, Jamerson, Amerson, Merson, Cambron, Amberson, Catterson

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Where is the Camerson family from?

You can see how Camerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Camerson families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Camerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Camerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camerson. 17% of Camerson men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Camerson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camerson were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Camerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camerson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Camerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 404 military records available for the last name Camerson. For the veterans among your Camerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Camerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Camerson in 1962 was 50, and 28 in 1998.

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