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Carlander Family History

Carlander 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: Callander, Callender, Mailander, Verlander, Norlander, Wallander

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Where is the Carlander family from?

You can see how Carlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Carlander families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carlander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carlander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlander 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 Carlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carlander. 36% of Carlander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carlander women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Architect
    15%
  • Contractor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Carlander family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carlander lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Carlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Carlander in 1957 was 39, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlander 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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