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Caracciola Family History

Caracciola 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: Caracciolo, Cacciola, Caracci, Cracchiolo, Capaccio, Cianciola

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Where is the Caracciola family from?

You can see how Caracciola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caracciola family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Caracciola families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Caracciola family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Caracciola's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Caracciola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caracciola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caracciola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caracciola. 25% of Caracciola men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Caracciola women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caracciola were Truck Driver and Sewing Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Shoemaker
    25%
  • Errand Boy
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Machine Operator
    38%
  • Sewing Operator
    25%

What Caracciola family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caracciola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Caracciola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caracciola in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caracciola 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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