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Carila Family History

Carila 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: Parola, Carl, Cala, Carda, Farina, Varela, Maria, Cirilo, Calla, Cail

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Where is the Carila family from?

You can see how Carila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carila family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Carila's in USA. California had the highest population of Carila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carila ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Carila family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carila lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Carila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Carila in 1978 was 89, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carila 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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