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Carveth Family History

Carveth Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from either of two places in Cornwall called Carveth in Mabe and Cuby.

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


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Where is the Carveth family from?

You can see how Carveth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carveth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carveth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Carveth families living in Cornwall. This was about 84% of all the recorded Carveth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Carveth families in 1891.
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What did your Carveth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carveth. 100% of Carveth men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Carveth 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Carveth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Carveth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carveth 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Carveth. 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 613 military records available for the last name Carveth. For the veterans among your Carveth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carveth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Carveth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carveth in 1962 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carveth 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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