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Carballeira Family History

Carballeira 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: Caballero, Carballo, Carreira, Caldeira, Cavallero, Barbara, Carrera

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Where is the Carballeira family from?

You can see how Carballeira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carballeira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carballeira family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carballeira's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Carballeira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carballeira 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 Carballeira ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carballeira lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Carballeira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carballeira in 1967 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carballeira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carballeira 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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