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Careless Family History

Careless Surname Meaning

see Carless.

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


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Where is the Careless family from?

You can see how Careless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Careless family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Careless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 133 Careless families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Careless's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Careless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Careless 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 Careless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Careless. 24% of Careless men worked as a Farm Labourer and 79% of Careless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Careless were Plumber and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • Locksmith
    8%
  • Fitters Labourer
    8%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Careless family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Careless lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Careless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Careless in 1973 was 83, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Careless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Careless 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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