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Camick Family History

Camick 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: Amick, Mick, Dimick, Fasick, Cammack, Camino, Chick, Arick, Cusick

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Where is the Camick family from?

You can see how Camick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camick families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Camick family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Camick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Camick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camick 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 Camick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camick. 50% of Camick men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Camick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camick 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Camick. 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 54 military records available for the last name Camick. For the veterans among your Camick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Camick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Camick in 1962 was 94, and 85 in 2003.

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