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Carbajal Family History

Carbajal Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Carbajal especially in Asturias-Leon.

It is derived from a collective noun.

The term is based on carbajo, which means ‘oak tree’.

This highlights the connection between the name and the local geography.

Such names are common in Spanish-speaking regions, reflecting natural features.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carbajal family from?

You can see how Carbajal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carbajal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carbajal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Carbajal families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Carbajal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Carbajal families in 1880.
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What did your Carbajal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carbajal. 52% of Carbajal men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Carbajal women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carbajal were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Carbajal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carbajal 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Carbajal. 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 813 military records available for the last name Carbajal. For the veterans among your Carbajal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carbajal lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Carbajal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Carbajal in 1944 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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