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Caruba Family History

Caruba 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: Zaruba, Caruso, Carda, Barba, Carbo, Carby, Cuba, Cara, Chuba, Camba

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Where is the Caruba family from?

You can see how Caruba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caruba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Caruba families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caruba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caruba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caruba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Caruba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caruba 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Caruba. 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 59 military records available for the last name Caruba. For the veterans among your Caruba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caruba lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Caruba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caruba in 1962 was 91, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caruba 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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