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Carben Family History

Carben 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: Harben, Carden, Carmen, Carbon, Carbin, Carlen, Barben, Carten, Carey

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Where is the Carben family from?

You can see how Carben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Carben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Carben families living in Middlesex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Carben's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Carben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carben 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 Carben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carben. 100% of Carben 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
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Carben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Carben in 1963 was 54, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carben 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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