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Caraba Family History

Caraba 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: Karaba, Crabb, Arata, Araya, Carda, Barba, Raba, Barabas, Carbo

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Where is the Caraba family from?

You can see how Caraba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caraba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Caraba families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Caraba's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Caraba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caraba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caraba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caraba. 100% of Caraba men worked as a Barber.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

What Caraba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caraba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraba 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 Caraba. 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 Caraba. For the veterans among your Caraba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraba lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Caraba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Caraba in 1970 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caraba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caraba 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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