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Carabell Family History

Carabell 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: Carabello, Carnell, Cardell, Campbell, Corbell, Cartmell, Carrell

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Where is the Carabell family from?

You can see how Carabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carabell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carabell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Carabell families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Carabell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carabell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carabell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carabell. 100% of Carabell women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Carabell family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carabell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Carabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Carabell in 1974 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carabell 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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