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Carnion Family History

Carnion 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: Carrion, Canion, Carlin, Cannon, Caron, Cardon, Carlton, Carpio

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Where is the Carnion family from?

You can see how Carnion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnion family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Carnion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Carnion family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnion's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Carnion families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnion 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 36 census records available for the last name Carnion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnion 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Carnion. 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 3 military records available for the last name Carnion. For the veterans among your Carnion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnion lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnion

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