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Carnely Family History

Carnely 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: Carnell, Carney, Cornely, Carey, Carne, Cornell, Cerney, Arney

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Where is the Carnely family from?

You can see how Carnely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnely families were found in USA in 1840. In 1851 there were 3 Carnely families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnely's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Carnely families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnely 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 150 census records available for the last name Carnely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnely 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Carnely. 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 19 military records available for the last name Carnely. For the veterans among your Carnely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnely lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Carnely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Carnely in 1990 was 84, and 57 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnely 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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