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Carlene Family History

Carlene 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: Carline, Carlone, Carlen, Carlin, Carne, Carden, Carmen, Carbone

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Where is the Carlene family from?

You can see how Carlene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlene family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carlene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Carlene family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlene's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Carlene families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlene 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 Carlene ancestors do for a living?

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

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What is the average Carlene lifespan?

Average Carlene life expectancy in 1974 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlene 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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