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Carles Family History

Carles Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the personal name Carles Catalan form of Charles. French: regional variant of Charles; compare 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carles family from?

You can see how Carles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 161 Carles families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Carles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carles families in 1891.
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What did your Carles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carles. 100% of Carles men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Carles 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Carles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Carles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Carles. 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 755 military records available for the last name Carles. For the veterans among your Carles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carles lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Carles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carles in 1947 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carles 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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