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Carmines Family History

Carmines 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: Carmine, Carline, Carmin, Caines, Carbine, Marines, Carnine, Carnes

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Where is the Carmines family from?

You can see how Carmines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Carmines families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carmines's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carmines families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carmines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carmines. 50% of Carmines men worked as a Waterman.

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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

  • Waterman
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Merchant
    13%
  • Fisherman
    13%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carmines lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carmines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Carmines in 1963 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmines 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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