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Carnagan Family History

Carnagan 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: Carnahan, Barragan, Canavan, Canaan, Careaga, Carawan, Lanagan

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Where is the Carnagan family from?

You can see how Carnagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnagan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Carnagan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnagan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Carnagan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnagan 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 Carnagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carnagan. 100% of Carnagan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carnagan women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Carnagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Carnagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnagan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Carnagan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Carnagan. For the veterans among your Carnagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnagan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Carnagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Carnagan in 1967 was 66, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnagan 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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