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Camaho Family History

Camaho Name 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: Camacho, Amaro, Camino, Catano, Campano, Cambio, Amano, Camara, Campo

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Where is the Camaho family from?

You can see how Camaho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camaho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Camaho family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Camaho's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Camaho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camaho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camaho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camaho. 100% of Camaho 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Camaho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camaho 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Camaho. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Camaho. For the veterans among your Camaho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camaho lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Camaho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Camaho in 1979 was 88, and 76 in 1988.

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