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Camossa Family History

Camossa 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: Camisa, Cammisa, Canosa, Casassa, Mossa, Amoss, Cross, Moss, Amos

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Where is the Camossa family from?

You can see how Camossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camossa family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Camossa family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Camossa's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Camossa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camossa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Camossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camossa 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Camossa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Camossa. For the veterans among your Camossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camossa lifespan?

Average Camossa life expectancy in 1969 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camossa 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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