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Carnathan Family History

Carnathan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Carnahan (see Kernaghan).

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


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Where is the Carnathan family from?

You can see how Carnathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Carnathan families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Carnathan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carnathan families in 1891.
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What did your Carnathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carnathan. 30% of Carnathan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Carnathan women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carnathan were Salesman and Sewing Project.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Sewing Project
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carnathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnathan 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Carnathan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carnathan. For the veterans among your Carnathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnathan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Carnathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carnathan in 1959 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnathan 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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