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Carnam Family History

Carnam 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: Caram, Carnal, Farnam, Carne, Barna, Carda, Carman, Carras, Canal

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Where is the Carnam family from?

You can see how Carnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Carnam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Carnam family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnam's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Carnam families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnam 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 58 census records available for the last name Carnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnam 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Carnam. 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 military records available for the last name Carnam. For the veterans among your Carnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Carnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carnam in 1968 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnam 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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