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Carlaw Family History

Carlaw Surname Meaning

either from an unidentified place in Scotland or perhaps a variant of northern English Carlow or Kirlew through migration.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Carlaw family from?

You can see how Carlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carlaw families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Carlaw families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Carlaw's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Carlaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlaw 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 Carlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carlaw. 100% of Carlaw 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carlaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Carlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carlaw in 1968 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlaw 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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