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Carolo Family History

Carolo 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: Carollo, Carlo, Carol, Caroll, Harold, Carro, Parola, Caron, Carl

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Where is the Carolo family from?

You can see how Carolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carolo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Carolo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carolo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Carolo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carolo 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 Carolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carolo. 67% of Carolo 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%
  • Painter
    34%

What Carolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Carolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carolo 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Carolo. 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 25 military records available for the last name Carolo. For the veterans among your Carolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carolo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Carolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Carolo in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carolo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carolo 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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