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Carnigie Family History

Carnigie 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: Carnegie, Craigie, Carnine, Carnie, Barnicle, Carne, Carline, Harnage

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Where is the Carnigie family from?

You can see how Carnigie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnigie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carnigie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Carnigie families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carnigie's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Carnigie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnigie 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 193 census records available for the last name Carnigie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnigie 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Carnigie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Carnigie. For the veterans among your Carnigie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnigie lifespan?

Average Carnigie life expectancy in 1995 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnigie 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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