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Camphell Family History

Camphell 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: Campbell, Capell, Capwell, Caughell, Cappell, Cambell, Sampsell

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Where is the Camphell family from?

You can see how Camphell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camphell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camphell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Camphell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Camphell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Camphell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camphell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camphell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camphell. 20% of Camphell men worked as a Laborer and 7% of Camphell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camphell were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Seamstress
    5%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Camphell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camphell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Camphell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Camphell. For the veterans among your Camphell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camphell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Camphell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Camphell in 1967 was 70, and 91 in 2002.

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