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Carcary Family History

Carcary Surname Meaning

from Carcary W of Montrose (Angus).

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


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Where is the Carcary family from?

You can see how Carcary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcary family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carcary families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Carcary family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carcary's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Carcary families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcary 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 Carcary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carcary. 100% of Carcary 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 Carcary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carcary 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 Carcary. 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 Carcary. For the veterans among your Carcary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carcary lifespan?

Average Carcary life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcary 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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