History of your Surname
Get access to Camasta family records.Start a free trial

Camasta Family History

Camasta 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: Savasta, Camara, Camisa, Camarda, Casassa, Camarata, Arata, Kalista

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Camasta family from?

You can see how Camasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camasta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Camasta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Camasta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Camasta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camasta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Camasta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Camasta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Camasta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Camasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camasta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Camasta

Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Camasta. 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.

View all Camasta immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Camasta. For the veterans among your Camasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Camasta military records

You've only scratched the surface of Camasta family history

Discover More

What is the average Camasta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Camasta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Camasta in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camasta

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Camasta family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Camasta last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial