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Carnay Family History

Carnay 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: Carney, Carnal, Carey, Carne, Cerney, Barna, Barnaby, Carda, Arney

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Where is the Carnay family from?

You can see how Carnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Carnay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Carnay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Carnay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carnay. 31% of Carnay men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Carnay women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carnay were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Carnay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Carnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnay 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Carnay. 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 101 military records available for the last name Carnay. For the veterans among your Carnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Carnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carnay in 1961 was 57, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnay 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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