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Carcaterra Family History

Carcaterra 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: Calcaterra, Carter, Carrera, Carberry, Salvatierra, Carreira

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Where is the Carcaterra family from?

You can see how Carcaterra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcaterra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carcaterra families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Carcaterra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carcaterra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcaterra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carcaterra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carcaterra. 100% of Carcaterra men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%

What Carcaterra family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carcaterra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Carcaterra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Carcaterra in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcaterra 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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