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Camenson Family History

Camenson 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: Cameron, Aanenson, Clemenson, Samelson, Jameson, Simenson, Jamerson

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Where is the Camenson family from?

You can see how Camenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Camenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Camenson families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Camenson's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Camenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Camenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camenson 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 Camenson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Camenson. For the veterans among your Camenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camenson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Camenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Camenson in 1978 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

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