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Careaga Family History

Careaga Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Kareaga a topographic name for someone who lived by a limestone quarry or a lime kiln from Basque kare ‘lime’ + the locative suffix -aga ‘place or group of’.

In essence, the name refers to a geographic or topographic feature related to lime production.

This etymology highlights the connection between the name and the natural resources in the area.

Additionally, the suffix reflects the naming conventions used in the Basque language.

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


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Where is the Careaga family from?

You can see how Careaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Careaga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Careaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Careaga families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Careaga's in USA. California had the highest population of Careaga families in 1880.
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What did your Careaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Careaga. 100% of Careaga men worked as a Shoe Worker and 100% of Careaga women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Careaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Careaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Careaga 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Careaga. 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 118 military records available for the last name Careaga. For the veterans among your Careaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Careaga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Careaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Careaga in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Careaga 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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