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Carona Family History

Carona Name Meaning

Italian (southern): probably a variant of Caronna . This surname is very rare in Italy; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of Carone .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Caronna, Corona, Caron, Carota, Caronia, Cardona, Carmona, Cardosa

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Where is the Carona family from?

You can see how Carona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Carona families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Carona's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Carona families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carona. 44% of Carona men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Carona women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carona were Truck Driver and Factory Work. .

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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
    44%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Domestic
    17%
  • Trimmer
    17%
  • Factory Work
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carona 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Carona. 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 160 military records available for the last name Carona. For the veterans among your Carona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carona lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Carona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Carona in 1955 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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