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Carrs Family History

Carrs 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: Carro, Carras, Caras, Carr, Barrs, Carris, Caris, Carra, Carre, Carry

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Where is the Carrs family from?

You can see how Carrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carrs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Carrs families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Carrs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrs 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 Carrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carrs. 100% of Carrs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Carrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrs 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Carrs. 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 318 military records available for the last name Carrs. For the veterans among your Carrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrs lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Carrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Carrs in 1978 was 21, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carrs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrs 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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