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Carpennie Family History

Carpennie 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: Carpentier, Dardenne, Carpenter, Carnegie, Charpentier, Carpentieri

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Where is the Carpennie family from?

You can see how Carpennie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carpennie family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Carpennie families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Carpennie's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Carpennie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carpennie 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 7 census records available for the last name Carpennie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carpennie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carpennie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carpennie. For the veterans among your Carpennie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carpennie lifespan?

Average Carpennie life expectancy in 1993 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carpennie 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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