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Caroli Family History

Caroli 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: Carosi, Carli, Carol, Caroll, Carolin, Harold, Carlin, Parola, Caron

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Where is the Caroli family from?

You can see how Caroli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caroli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Caroli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Caroli family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caroli's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Caroli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caroli 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 Caroli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caroli. 47% of Caroli men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Caroli women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caroli were Cutter and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Shine Shoes
    24%
  • Barker
    16%
  • Cutter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

What Caroli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caroli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caroli 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Caroli. 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 560 military records available for the last name Caroli. For the veterans among your Caroli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caroli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caroli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Caroli in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caroli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caroli 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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