Origins of the Cam surname

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    In 1921, most Cams lived in yorkshire

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    750 Cam Travel & migration records
    2,500 Cams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Cam

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    What are the most common Cam first names?

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    Common jobs for Cams

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    Commmon female occupations for Cams in 1921

    Dressmaker

    14

    Servant

    11

    Domestic Servant

    10

    General Servant

    10

    House Servant

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Cams in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    32

    Farmer

    12

    General Labourer

    11

    Farm Labourer

    10

    Gardener

    10

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