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Carnew Family History

Carnew 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: Carne, Carew, Carney, Carner, Carnes, Cane, Barnes, Carey, Carden

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Where is the Carnew family from?

You can see how Carnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carnew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Carnew families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Carnew's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Carnew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnew 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 Carnew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carnew. 60% of Carnew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Carnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnew 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Carnew. 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 57 military records available for the last name Carnew. For the veterans among your Carnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnew lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Carnew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carnew in 1964 was 52, and 107 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnew 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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