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Carner Family History

Carner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Slovenian Karner and German Kerner.

English: variant of Corner.

Catalan: occupational name from carner ‘butcher’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carner family from?

You can see how Carner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Carner families living in Lancashire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Carner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carner 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 Carner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carner. 39% of Carner men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Carner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carner were Builders Labourer and Household Work Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Labourer Heavy Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Household Work Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Carner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Carner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Carner. For the veterans among your Carner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Carner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Carner in 1954 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carner 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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