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Caradonna Family History

Caradonna Surname Meaning

Italian: from the medieval female personal name Caradonna or a nickname from the term of address meaning ‘dear lady’.

From which the personal name is derived.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caradonna family from?

You can see how Caradonna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caradonna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Caradonna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Caradonna families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Caradonna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caradonna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caradonna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caradonna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caradonna. 30% of Caradonna men worked as a Laborer and 70% of Caradonna women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caradonna were Clerk and Finisher.

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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
    30%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    70%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Finisher
    16%

What Caradonna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Caradonna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caradonna 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Caradonna. 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 256 military records available for the last name Caradonna. For the veterans among your Caradonna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caradonna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Caradonna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caradonna in 1961 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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