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Carbans Family History

Carbans 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: Barbas, Carman, Carbone, Caban, Carras, Caras, Carias, Arbanas, Crans

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Where is the Carbans family from?

You can see how Carbans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carbans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Carbans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Carbans family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Carbans's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Carbans families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carbans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carbans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carbans. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carbans. For the veterans among your Carbans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carbans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Carbans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Carbans in 1971 was 64, and 85 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carbans 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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