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Carija Family History

Carija 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: Carda, Farina, Maria, Canida, Arima, Carias, Cara, Faria, Caridi

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Where is the Carija family from?

You can see how Carija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carija family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carija family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carija's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Carija families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carija lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Carija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carija in 1981 was 72, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carija

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carija 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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