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Carlie Family History

Carlie 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: Carlin, Carline, Carrie, Carle, Carli, Carnie, Carlier, Charlie

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Where is the Carlie family from?

You can see how Carlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Carlie families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Carlie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carlie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carlie ancestors do for a living?

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

What Carlie family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carlie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Carlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carlie in 1967 was 83, and 48 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlie 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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