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Carolen Family History

Carolen 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: Carolan, Carlen, Carolin, Carlin, Carden, Caron, Carmen, Carley

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Where is the Carolen family from?

You can see how Carolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carolen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carolen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Carolen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Carolen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Carolen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carolen 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 126 census records available for the last name Carolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carolen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Carolen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Carolen. For the veterans among your Carolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carolen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Carolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Carolen in 1978 was 84, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carolen 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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