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Carhartt Family History

Carhartt 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: Carhart, Cashatt, Earhart, Garhart, Ehrhardt, Farhat, Carnett

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Where is the Carhartt family from?

You can see how Carhartt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carhartt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Carhartt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Carhartt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Carhartt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Carhartt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carhartt 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 Carhartt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carhartt. 34% of Carhartt men worked as a Manufacturer.

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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

  • Manufacturer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Carhartt family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carhartt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Carhartt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carhartt in 1967 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carhartt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carhartt 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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