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Carence Family History

Carence 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: Clarence, Lawrence, Carne, Ference, Parente, Capece, Laurence

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Where is the Carence family from?

You can see how Carence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carence family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Carence families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carence's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carence families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carence 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 Carence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carence. 100% of Carence men worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Farm Work
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carence lifespan?

Average Carence life expectancy in 1977 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carence 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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