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Definition: The Cameron surname is thought to be derived from the Gaelic "cam-shron," meaning "crooked or hook nose."

Surname Origin: Scottish

More Resources for the Surname CAMERON :

Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching common surnames and picking your CAMERON ancestors out from the crowd.

CAMERON Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of CAMERON ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - CAMERON Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the CAMERON surname.

CAMERON Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Cameron surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Clan Cameron - Cameron Genealogy Research Center
Explore a number of free Cameron genealogy databases, or post a query to the Cameron genealogy message board.

Surname Finder - CAMERON Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Cameron surname.

Cousin Connect - CAMERON Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname CAMERON, and sign up for free notification when new Cameron queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - CAMERON Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name CAMERON.

MyCinnamonToast.com - CAMERON Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the CAMERON surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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