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Caroe Family History

Caroe Surname Meaning

see Caro.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caroe family from?

You can see how Caroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caroe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caroe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Caroe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caroe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caroe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caroe 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 Caroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caroe. 100% of Caroe women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Caroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Caroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caroe 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Caroe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Caroe. For the veterans among your Caroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caroe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Caroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Caroe in 1966 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caroe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caroe 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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