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Caracosa Family History

Caracosa 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: Cardosa, Saragosa, Zaragosa, Caras, Zaragoza, Carmona, Aragona

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Where is the Caracosa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caracosa 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 Caracosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caracosa. 100% of Caracosa 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
    100%

What Caracosa family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caracosa lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Caracosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Caracosa in 1988 was 62, and 20 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caracosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caracosa 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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