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Caravano Family History

Caravano 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: Catalano, Catapano, Canavan, Calvano, Ciaravino, Carano, Caamano

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Where is the Caravano family from?

You can see how Caravano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caravano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caravano families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Caravano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caravano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caravano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caravano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caravano. 100% of Caravano men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caravano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Caravano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Caravano in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

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