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Cari Family History

Cari 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: Cai, Mari, Carl, Carp, Sari, Cart, Kari, Hari, Bari, Carr

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Where is the Cari family from?

You can see how Cari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cari family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cari families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Cari families living in Somerset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cari's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Cari families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cari 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 Cari ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cari. 100% of Cari 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 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 Cari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cari 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 Cari. 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 Cari. For the veterans among your Cari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cari lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cari in 1962 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cari

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cari 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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