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Carcana Family History

Carcana 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: Caruana, Carman, Arana, Campana, Arcand, Carmona, Cabana, Marcano

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Where is the Carcana family from?

You can see how Carcana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carcana families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Carcana families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Carcana's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carcana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcana 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Carcana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carcana 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 Carcana. 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 Carcana. For the veterans among your Carcana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carcana lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Carcana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Carcana in 1967 was 78, and 53 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcana 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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