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Carlain Family History

Carlain 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: Carlin, Carlan, Karlin, Carman, Callan, Carlton, Carline, Carlino

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Where is the Carlain family from?

You can see how Carlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Carlain families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Carlain family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carlain's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Carlain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlain 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 Carlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlain 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 Carlain. 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 Carlain. For the veterans among your Carlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlain lifespan?

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