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Caminata Family History

Caminata 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: Cannata, Carminati, Caminiti, Camarata, Yamagata, Camino, Sainato

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Where is the Caminata family from?

You can see how Caminata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caminata family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caminata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Caminata family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Caminata's in USA. California had the highest population of Caminata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caminata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caminata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caminata. 100% of Caminata women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Caminata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caminata 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Caminata. 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 15 military records available for the last name Caminata. For the veterans among your Caminata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caminata lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Caminata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caminata in 1966 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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