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Carleman Family History

Carleman 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: Harleman, Coleman, Carman, Alleman, Calman, Calaman, Hardeman

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Where is the Carleman family from?

You can see how Carleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carleman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Carleman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Carleman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Carleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carleman 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 Carleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carleman. 100% of Carleman men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Carleman family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carleman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Carleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Carleman in 1969 was 79, and 105 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carleman 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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