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Carign Family History

Carign 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: Marin, Carlin, Cain, Carden, Caron, Cardon, Marien, Tarin, Carman

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Where is the Carign family from?

You can see how Carign families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carign family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Carign families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Carign's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Carign families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carign surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carign lifespan?

Average Carign life expectancy in 1988 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carign 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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