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Carnavas Family History

Carnavas 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: Canavan, Carnahan, Carnevale, Barabas, Navas, Cardenas, Carras, Caras

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Where is the Carnavas family from?

You can see how Carnavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnavas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carnavas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carnavas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Carnavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnavas 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 82 census records available for the last name Carnavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnavas 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Carnavas. 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 49 military records available for the last name Carnavas. For the veterans among your Carnavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnavas lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Carnavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Carnavas in 1982 was 84, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnavas 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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