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Carus Family History

Carus Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): topographic name from Middle English ker(re) + hous denoting someone who lived ‘(at the) marsh house’.

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


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Where is the Carus family from?

You can see how Carus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Carus families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Carus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carus 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 Carus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carus. 74% of Carus 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
    74%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carus. 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 554 military records available for the last name Carus. For the veterans among your Carus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Carus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carus in 1959 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carus 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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