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Carnal Family History

Carnal Surname Meaning

English: variant of Carnall or Carnell. Possibly also an altered form of French Carnel: metonymic occupational name for a maker of latches and hinges.

From Old Picard carnel and Old French charnel ‘hinge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Carnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Carnal families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Carnal's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Carnal families in 1891.
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What did your Carnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carnal. 100% of Carnal 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Carnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnal 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Carnal. 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 718 military records available for the last name Carnal. For the veterans among your Carnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnal lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Carnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carnal in 1951 was 47, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnal 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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