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Caroline Family History

Caroline Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Carlin . English: variant of Carling .

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


Similar surnames: Carolin, Carlile, Carmine, Carlin, Carolan, Cantlin, Colie, Carland

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Where is the Caroline family from?

You can see how Caroline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caroline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caroline families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Caroline families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Caroline's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caroline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caroline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caroline ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caroline. 100% of Caroline men worked as a Farm Labourer and 95% of Caroline women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Caroline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caroline 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Caroline. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caroline. For the veterans among your Caroline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caroline lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caroline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caroline in 1964 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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