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Carel Family History

Carel Surname Meaning

French: variant of Carrel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carel family from?

You can see how Carel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Carel families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Carel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carel 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 Carel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carel. 42% of Carel men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Carel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carel were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Carel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Carel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Carel. 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 Carel. For the veterans among your Carel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Carel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carel in 1960 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carel 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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