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Careins Family History

Careins 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: Carlin, Carline, Carlino, Gareis, Carias, Carling, Carris, Corkins

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Where is the Careins family from?

You can see how Careins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Careins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Careins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Careins families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Careins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Careins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Careins 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 Careins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Careins. 100% of Careins men worked as an Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Careins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Careins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Careins in 1965 was 81, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Careins 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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