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Carlill Family History

Carlill Surname Meaning

see Carlisle.

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


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Where is the Carlill family from?

You can see how Carlill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carlill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Carlill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Carlill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Carlill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carlill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carlill. 50% of Carlill men worked as a Dental Mechanic and 100% of Carlill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dental Mechanic
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

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 Carlill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlill 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 Carlill. 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 Carlill. For the veterans among your Carlill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Carlill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Carlill in 1966 was 80, and 49 in 2004.

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