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Carcen Family History

Carcen 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: Carden, Carmen, Carlen, Carten, Carey, Carlin, Carne, Harben, Harden

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Where is the Carcen family from?

You can see how Carcen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Carcen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Carcen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Carcen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carcen lifespan?

Average Carcen life expectancy in 1988 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcen 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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