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Camerota Family History

Camerota Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Camerota in Salerno province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Camerota family from?

You can see how Camerota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camerota family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Camerota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Camerota family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camerota's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Camerota families in 1911.
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What did your Camerota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camerota. 36% of Camerota men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Shoe Maker
    15%
  • Drill Machine
    15%

What Camerota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Camerota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camerota 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Camerota. 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 145 military records available for the last name Camerota. For the veterans among your Camerota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camerota lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Camerota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Camerota in 1950 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camerota 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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