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Camastro Family History

Camastro Surname 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: Castro, Mastro, Calistro, Yamashiro, Amaro, Cassaro, Camara, Hamstra

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Where is the Camastro family from?

You can see how Camastro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camastro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Camastro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Camastro families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Camastro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Camastro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camastro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Camastro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camastro. 100% of Camastro men worked as a Finisher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Camastro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camastro 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Camastro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Camastro. For the veterans among your Camastro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camastro lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Camastro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Camastro in 1947 was 47, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camastro ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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