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Carcus Family History

Carcus 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: Harcus, Marcus, Barcus, Caruso, Cyrus, Darius, Harcum, Carras, Cadmus

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Where is the Carcus family from?

You can see how Carcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Carcus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Carcus family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carcus's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Carcus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcus 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 Carcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carcus 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 Carcus. 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 Carcus. For the veterans among your Carcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carcus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Carcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carcus in 1979 was 58, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcus 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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