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Carfrae Family History

Carfrae Surname Meaning

from Carfrae in Garvald-Bara (E Lothian) or Carfrae in Channelkirk (Berwicks).

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


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Where is the Carfrae family from?

You can see how Carfrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carfrae family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carfrae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Carfrae families living in Sussex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Carfrae's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Carfrae families in 1891.
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What did your Carfrae ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner Setter Out and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carfrae. 100% of Carfrae men worked as a Joiner Setter Out and 100% of Carfrae women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Joiner Setter Out
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carfrae lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Carfrae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Carfrae in 1971 was 68, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carfrae 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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