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Carnwath Family History

Carnwath Surname Meaning

from Carnwath (Lanarks).

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


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You can see how Carnwath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnwath family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Carnwath families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Carnwath families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Carnwath's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carnwath families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Carnwath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnwath 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Carnwath. 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 120 military records available for the last name Carnwath. For the veterans among your Carnwath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnwath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Carnwath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carnwath in 1964 was 67, and 51 in 2004.

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