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Carawa Family History

Carawa 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: Caraway, Carawan, Arata, Araya, Carda, Caras, Kagawa, Carew, Arana

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Where is the Carawa family from?

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

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

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What is the average Carawa lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Carawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carawa in 1989 was 60, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carawa 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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