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De Cara Family History

De Cara 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: De Caro, De Hart, De Haro, De Maria, De Laura, De Naro, Demara

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Where is the De Cara family from?

You can see how De Cara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Cara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 De Cara family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded De Cara's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of De Cara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Cara 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 3,000 census records available for the last name De Cara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Cara 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Cara. 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 De Cara. For the veterans among your De Cara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Cara lifespan?

Average De Cara life expectancy in 1983 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Cara 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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