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Carthen Family History

Carthen Surname Meaning

African American: possibly an altered form of northern Irish Carten. Americanized form of an unidentified German surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carthen family from?

You can see how Carthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carthen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carthen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Carthen families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Carthen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carthen families in 1891.
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What did your Carthen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carthen. 100% of Carthen men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Carthen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carthen 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Carthen. 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 257 military records available for the last name Carthen. For the veterans among your Carthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carthen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Carthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carthen in 1958 was 52, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carthen 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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