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Carns Family History

Carns Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Cairns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carns family from?

You can see how Carns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Carns families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Carns's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carns families in 1891.
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What did your Carns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carns. 50% of Carns men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Carns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carns were Valet and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Valet
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    16%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 874 immigration records available for the last name Carns. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Carns. For the veterans among your Carns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carns lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Carns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Carns in 1952 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carns 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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