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Camstra Family History

Camstra 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: Hamstra, Kamstra, Castro, Cambra, Camara, Lastra, Cassara, Caesar

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Where is the Camstra family from?

You can see how Camstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Camstra family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camstra's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Camstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camstra 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Camstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camstra 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Camstra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Camstra. For the veterans among your Camstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camstra lifespan?

Average Camstra life expectancy in 2002 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camstra 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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