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Carien Family History

Carien 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: Carden, Marien, Carmen, Carlen, Carten, Carie, Marie, Marin, Carey

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Where is the Carien family from?

You can see how Carien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Carien families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Carien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carien lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Carien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carien in 1989 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carien 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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