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Caravas Family History

Caravas 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: Barabas, Carras, Caras, Carias, Canavan, Caraway, Cabanas, Barajas

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Where is the Caravas family from?

You can see how Caravas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caravas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Caravas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Caravas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Caravas's in USA. California had the highest population of Caravas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caravas 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 Caravas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Co Owner
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caravas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Caravas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Caravas in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caravas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caravas 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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