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Carcano Family History

Carcano Surname Meaning

Italian (Lombardy; Càrcano): habitational name from Carcano in Como province.

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


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Where is the Carcano family from?

You can see how Carcano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carcano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Carcano families living in Glamorgan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Carcano's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Carcano families in 1891.
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What did your Carcano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carcano. 67% of Carcano men worked as a 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
    67%
  • Jornalero
    34%

What Carcano family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carcano lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Carcano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carcano in 1960 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carcano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcano 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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