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Caraher Family History

Caraher Surname Meaning

Irish (Armagh): variant of Carraher.

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


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Where is the Caraher family from?

You can see how Caraher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caraher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Caraher families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Caraher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caraher families in 1891.
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What did your Caraher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rivetter (aircraft) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caraher. 100% of Caraher men worked as a Rivetter (aircraft) and 100% of Caraher 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

  • Rivetter (aircraft)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caraher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caraher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraher 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Caraher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caraher. For the veterans among your Caraher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Caraher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caraher in 1957 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caraher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caraher 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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