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Carnachaw Family History

Carnachaw 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: Carnahan, Carnathan, Earnshaw, Carnaghi, Marchal, Callahan, Arocha

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Where is the Carnachaw family from?

You can see how Carnachaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnachaw family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Carnachaw families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnachaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carnachaw families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnachaw 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 10 census records available for the last name Carnachaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnachaw 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 Carnachaw. 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 Carnachaw. For the veterans among your Carnachaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnachaw lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnachaw

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