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Carnali Family History

Carnali 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: Carnal, Canali, Carnell, Canal, Carneal, Darnall, Arnall, Casali

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Where is the Carnali family from?

You can see how Carnali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnali family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carnali family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnali's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Carnali families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnali surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnali ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Carnali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Carnali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnali 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Carnali. 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 35 military records available for the last name Carnali. For the veterans among your Carnali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnali lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Carnali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Carnali in 1959 was 32, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnali 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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