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Carnaghan Family History

Carnaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Cearnacháin see Kernaghan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Carnaghan family from?

You can see how Carnaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carnaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Carnaghan families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Carnaghan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carnaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Carnaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carnaghan. 78% of Carnaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carnaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnaghan 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Carnaghan. 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 140 military records available for the last name Carnaghan. For the veterans among your Carnaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnaghan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Carnaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carnaghan in 1970 was 59, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnaghan 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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