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Carriea Family History

Carriea 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: Carrier, Carrie, Corriea, Harrier, Carrera, Carrel, Currie, Carriere

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Where is the Carriea family from?

You can see how Carriea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carriea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carriea family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carriea's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Carriea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carriea 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 Carriea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carriea. 100% of Carriea women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Carriea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Carriea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carriea 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Carriea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Carriea. For the veterans among your Carriea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carriea lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Carriea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carriea in 1988 was 74, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carriea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carriea 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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