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Caramia Family History

Caramia Name 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: Calamia, Cerami, Arabia, Caram, Carmin, Sarabia, Catania, Caronia

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Where is the Caramia family from?

You can see how Caramia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caramia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caramia families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Caramia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caramia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caramia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caramia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Caramia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caramia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Caramia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caramia in 1966 was 80, and 85 in 1991.

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