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Carida Family History

Carida 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: Carda, Canida, Caridi, Casida, Clarida, Cardo, Farina, Cerda, Merida

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Where is the Carida family from?

You can see how Carida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carida family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Carida families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Carida's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Carida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carida ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Carida 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 Carida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carida 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 Carida. 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 Carida. For the veterans among your Carida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carida lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Carida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carida in 1961 was 50, and 91 in 2002.

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