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Caruana Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): topographic name from caruana ‘castor oil plant’.

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


Similar surnames: Carpino, Carrano, Capuano, Campana, Caronna, Carrara, Marsala, Arana

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Where is the Caruana family from?

You can see how Caruana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caruana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caruana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Caruana families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Caruana's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Caruana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caruana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caruana ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caruana. 100% of Caruana men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Caruana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caruana 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Caruana. 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 Caruana. For the veterans among your Caruana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caruana lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Caruana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caruana in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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