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Carnahen Family History

Carnahen 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, Carraher, Carthen, Carnathan, Carnagey, Caraher, Carne

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Where is the Carnahen family from?

You can see how Carnahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnahen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carnahen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Carnahen families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Carnahen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Carnahen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Carnahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnahen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Carnahen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Carnahen. For the veterans among your Carnahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnahen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnahen

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