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Carmody Family History

Carmody Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cearmada ‘descendant of Cearmaid’ a personal name of uncertain origin.

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


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Where is the Carmody family from?

You can see how Carmody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Carmody families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Carmody's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carmody families in 1891.
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What did your Carmody 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 Carmody. 23% of Carmody men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Carmody women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carmody were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Joiner
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Carmody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmody 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Carmody. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Carmody. For the veterans among your Carmody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmody lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Carmody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carmody in 1949 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmody 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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