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Origins of the Campell surname

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About the Campells

We have a total number of 2471 records for people with the last name Campell.

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Where do most Campells live?

In 1921, most Campells lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Campells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,300 records for the Campell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1998.

Who were Campells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Campells.

What are the most common Campell first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Campell family members

Common jobs for Campells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Campells in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Charwoman

8

Domestic Servant

7

Servant

7

F S

6

Common Male occupations for Campells in 1921
Coal Miner

7

Dock Labourer

6

Farm Servant

6

Cabinet Maker

5

General Labourer

5

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