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Carela Family History

Carela Surname Meaning

Spanish (southern Aragon): unexplained. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Dominican Republic.

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


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Where is the Carela family from?

You can see how Carela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carela families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Carela families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Carela's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Carela families in 1880.
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What did your Carela ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carela. 100% of Carela men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carela lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Carela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carela in 1975 was 55, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carela 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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