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Carrera Family History

Carrera Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Carrera family from?

You can see how Carrera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Carrera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Carrera families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Carrera's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carrera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrera 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 Carrera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carrera. 37% of Carrera men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Carrera women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carrera were Barber and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Waiter
    7%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Carrera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrera 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Carrera. 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 Carrera. For the veterans among your Carrera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrera lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Carrera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Carrera in 1944 was 20, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrera 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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