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Camison Family History

Camison 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: Caison, Jamison, Amison, Lamison, Samson, Faison, Maison, Sampson

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Where is the Camison family from?

You can see how Camison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Camison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Camison families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Camison's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Camison families in 1880.
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What did your Camison ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Camison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camison 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Camison. 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 35 military records available for the last name Camison. For the veterans among your Camison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camison lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Camison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Camison in 1988 was 74, and 77 in 1989.

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