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Carolla Family History

Carolla Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Carollo.

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


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Where is the Carolla family from?

You can see how Carolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carolla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Carolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Carolla families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Carolla's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Carolla families in 1891.
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What did your Carolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carolla. 38% of Carolla men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Carolla women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carolla were Machine Operator and 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • Seamtress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carolla 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Carolla. 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 272 military records available for the last name Carolla. For the veterans among your Carolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carolla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Carolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Carolla in 1957 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carolla 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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