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Cargell Family History

Cargell 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, Carrell, Carvell, Cargill, Carwell, Cornell

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Where is the Cargell family from?

You can see how Cargell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cargell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Cargell families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cargell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cargell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cargell 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 Cargell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cargell. 32% of Cargell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cargell women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cargell were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Cargell family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cargell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Cargell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cargell in 1979 was 64, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargell 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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