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Carbell Family History

Carbell Surname 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: Carnell, Cardell, Corbell, Carrell, Carvell, Cabell, Cambell, Carwell

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Where is the Carbell family from?

You can see how Carbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Carbell families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carbell's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Carbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carbell. 40% of Carbell men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Carbell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carbell were Grocer and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Grocer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Carbell family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carbell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Carbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Carbell in 1968 was 67, and 81 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carbell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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