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Carcara Family History

Carcara 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: Arcara, Carrara, Barbara, Carrera, Arcaro, Camara, Cantara, Caprara

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Where is the Carcara family from?

You can see how Carcara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carcara family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carcara's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Carcara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcara 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 Carcara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carcara. 67% of Carcara 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
    67%
  • Presser
    34%

What Carcara family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carcara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Carcara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carcara in 1966 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carcara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcara 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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