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Camier Family History

Camier 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: Camper, Cazier, Cammer, Camber, Cater, Camel, Hamer, Comer, Carter

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Where is the Camier family from?

You can see how Camier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Camier family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camier's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Camier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camier 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 Camier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camier. 60% of Camier men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Camier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camier 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Camier. 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 79 military records available for the last name Camier. For the veterans among your Camier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Camier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Camier in 1963 was 83, and 47 in 2001.

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