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Carmin Family History

Carmin Surname Meaning

French and English (of French origin): from French carmin ‘red’ (from Arabic qirmiz ‘cochineal’ + Latin minium ‘cinnabar’) applied perhaps as a nickname for someone with a ruddy complexion or one who habitually wore red.

This surname is very rare in France and apparently no longer found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Carmin family from?

You can see how Carmin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Carmin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Carmin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Carmin families in 1891.
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What did your Carmin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carmin. 32% of Carmin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Carmin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carmin were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmin 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Carmin. 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 457 military records available for the last name Carmin. For the veterans among your Carmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Carmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Carmin in 1965 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmin 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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