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Carnera Family History

Carnera 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: Carrera, Carner, Carnero, Carne, Garner, Corner, Carter, Carnell

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Where is the Carnera family from?

You can see how Carnera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carnera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Carnera family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carnera's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Carnera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carnera. 100% of Carnera 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 124 census records available for the last name Carnera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnera 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Carnera. 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 20 military records available for the last name Carnera. For the veterans among your Carnera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnera lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Carnera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carnera in 1958 was 37, and 59 in 2003.

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