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Caru Family History

Caru 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: Carl, Carp, Cart, Carr, Caro, Car, Card, Cara, Care, Carn

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Where is the Caru family from?

You can see how Caru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caru family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caru families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Caru families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caru's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caru families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caru 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 100 census records available for the last name Caru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caru 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Caru. 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 20 military records available for the last name Caru. For the veterans among your Caru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caru lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Caru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caru in 1968 was 72, and 101 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caru 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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