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Carnagham Family History

Carnagham 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: Carnaghi, Carnahan, Carnathan, Langham, Farnham, Canham, Kernaghan

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Where is the Carnagham family from?

You can see how Carnagham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnagham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carnagham families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Carnagham families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Carnagham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carnagham families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnagham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Carnagham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnagham 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Carnagham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Carnagham. For the veterans among your Carnagham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnagham lifespan?

Average Carnagham life expectancy in 1987 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnagham 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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