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Carnaugh Family History

Carnaugh 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: Carbaugh, Arbaugh, Carlough, Carnaghi, Cavanaugh, Harbaugh, Cavenaugh

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Where is the Carnaugh family from?

You can see how Carnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnaugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carnaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Carnaugh family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnaugh's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Carnaugh families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnaugh 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 102 census records available for the last name Carnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnaugh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Carnaugh. 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 Carnaugh. For the veterans among your Carnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnaugh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnaugh 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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