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Carias Family History

Carias Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places called Carias in Portugal probably from the plural form without the Arabic article al of alcaria ‘little village’.

Spanish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Carias family from?

You can see how Carias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carias family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carias families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Carias families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carias's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Carias families in 1841.
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What did your Carias ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carias. 100% of Carias women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Carias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carias 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Carias. 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 26 military records available for the last name Carias. For the veterans among your Carias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carias lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Carias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Carias in 1966 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carias 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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