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Carme Family History

Carme 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: Carne, Carmen, Carse, Carmer, Care, Carmel, Carre, Carle, Carte

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Where is the Carme family from?

You can see how Carme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carme families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Carme families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Carme's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Carme families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carme 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 Carme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carme. 100% of Carme 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%

What Carme family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Carme lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Carme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Carme in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carme 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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