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Origins of the Camper surname

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About the Campers

We have a total number of 842 records for people with the last name Camper.

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Where do most Campers live?

In 1921, most Campers lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Campers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 677 records for the Camper surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Campers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Campers.

What are the most common Camper first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Campers

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

Common Female occupations for Campers in 1921
House Servant

5

Dressmaker

4

Housemaid Domestic

3

Servant

3

Cook

2

Common Male occupations for Campers in 1921
Farm Hands

15

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

10

Agricultural Labourer

8

Carman

8

Farm Labourer

5

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