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Carraba Family History

Carraba 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: Carrara, Carrera, Carras, Caprara, Carra, Careaga, Carrubba, Karaba

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Where is the Carraba family from?

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

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Carraba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Carraba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carraba 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Carraba. 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 7 military records available for the last name Carraba. For the veterans among your Carraba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carraba lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Carraba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Carraba in 1969 was 66, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carraba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carraba 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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