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Carrown Family History

Carrown 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: Carrow, Carron, Carro, Barrow, Caron, Cardon, Marron, Crown, Arrow

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Where is the Carrown family from?

You can see how Carrown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrown family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carrown families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Carrown family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carrown's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Carrown families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrown surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Carrown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrown 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Carrown. 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 military records available for the last name Carrown. For the veterans among your Carrown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrown lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Carrown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Carrown in 1967 was 81, and 98 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrown 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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