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Carlemy Family History

Carlemy 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: Carley, Carey, Barley, Varley, Harley, Marley, Caley, Curley, Farley

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Where is the Carlemy family from?

You can see how Carlemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlemy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carlemy families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Carlemy families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlemy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Carlemy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlemy 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 Carlemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlemy 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 Carlemy. 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 Carlemy. For the veterans among your Carlemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlemy lifespan?

Average Carlemy life expectancy in 1966 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlemy 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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