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Mccamis Family History

Mccamis 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: Mcamis, Mccamish, Mccaig, Mcdaris, Mccombs, Mccamey, Mccomas, Mccants

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Where is the Mccamis family from?

You can see how Mccamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccamis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccamis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Mccamis families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccamis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mccamis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccamis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccamis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Lawyer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Mccamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccamis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mccamis. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mccamis. For the veterans among your Mccamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccamis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mccamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mccamis in 1965 was 67, and 66 in 2001.

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