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Caraber Family History

Caraber 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: Caraker, Caraher, Barber, Carter, Carver, Graber, Garber, Arber

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Where is the Caraber family from?

You can see how Caraber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Caraber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caraber family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caraber's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Caraber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caraber 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 Caraber ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caraber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraber 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 Caraber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caraber. For the veterans among your Caraber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraber lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Caraber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caraber in 1987 was 69, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caraber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caraber 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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