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Carano Family History

Carano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of numerous minor places called Carano as for example in Caserta province.

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


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Where is the Carano family from?

You can see how Carano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carano family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Carano family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carano's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carano families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carano 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 Carano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carano. 30% of Carano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Carano women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carano were New Worker and Floor Girl.

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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%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Floor Girl
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carano 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Carano. 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 577 military records available for the last name Carano. For the veterans among your Carano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Carano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carano in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carano 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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