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Carmy Family History

Carmy 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: Carey, Carby, Cardy, Carty, Army, Carry, Cary, Darby, Carro, Carne

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Where is the Carmy family from?

You can see how Carmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carmy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Carmy family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carmy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Carmy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Carmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Carmy. 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 17 military records available for the last name Carmy. For the veterans among your Carmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Carmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Carmy in 1971 was 71, and 78 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmy 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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