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Carpentere Family History

Carpentere 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: Carpenter, Carpentieri, Carpentier, Parmenter, Capener, Charpentier

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Where is the Carpentere family from?

You can see how Carpentere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carpentere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carpentere families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carpentere's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Carpentere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carpentere 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 56 census records available for the last name Carpentere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carpentere 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Carpentere. 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 9 military records available for the last name Carpentere. For the veterans among your Carpentere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carpentere lifespan?

Average Carpentere life expectancy in 1974 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carpentere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carpentere 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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