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Carnero Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname from carnero ‘wether’ for example for a sluggish person.

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


Similar surnames: Carneiro, Carrero, Cordero, Harner, Camero, Cornejo, Marrero, Carrera

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Where is the Carnero family from?

You can see how Carnero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnero family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carnero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Carnero families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carnero's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Carnero families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carnero. 100% of Carnero 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carnero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnero 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Carnero. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Carnero. For the veterans among your Carnero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnero lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Carnero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Carnero in 1966 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

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