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Carelton Family History

Carelton 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: Carlton, Hazelton, Tarlton, Charlton, Calton, Carton, Cureton

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Where is the Carelton family from?

You can see how Carelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carelton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Carelton families living in Angus. This was about 71% of all the recorded Carelton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Carelton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carelton 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 Carelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carelton. 16% of Carelton men worked as a Salesman and 58% of Carelton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carelton were Carpenter Staging Trays and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter Staging Trays
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Housework
    43%

What Carelton family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carelton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Carelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Carelton in 1973 was 89, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carelton 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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