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Carranca Family History

Carranca 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: Carranza, Carranco, Carrasco, Barranco, Caranci, Carrano, Carrara

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Where is the Carranca family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Carranca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carranca 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Carranca. 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 3 military records available for the last name Carranca. For the veterans among your Carranca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carranca lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Carranca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carranca in 1982 was 55, and 80 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carranca 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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