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Carbett Family History

Carbett Surname Meaning

see Garbutt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Carbett family from?

You can see how Carbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carbett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 17 Carbett families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Carbett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carbett families in 1891.
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What did your Carbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carbett. 50% of Carbett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 81% of Carbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carbett were General Labourer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carbett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Carbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carbett in 1970 was 62, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carbett 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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