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Carolin Family History

Carolin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Carlin.

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


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Where is the Carolin family from?

You can see how Carolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Carolin families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carolin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carolin families in 1891.
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What did your Carolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carolin. 78% of Carolin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carolin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carolin. 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 713 military records available for the last name Carolin. For the veterans among your Carolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carolin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Carolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Carolin in 1959 was 50, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carolin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carolin 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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