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Camien Family History

Camien 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: Campen, Camden, Damien, Damian, Cain, Amin, Carden, Camel, Kampen

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Where is the Camien family from?

You can see how Camien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Camien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Camien families living in Missouri. This was about 97% of all the recorded Camien's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Camien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Camien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Camien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camien 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Camien. 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 105 military records available for the last name Camien. For the veterans among your Camien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camien lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Camien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Camien in 1950 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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