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Carpen Family History

Carpen 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: Carden, Carmen, Campen, Karpen, Carper, Capen, Carlen, Carten, Carey

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Where is the Carpen family from?

You can see how Carpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carpen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Carpen families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Carpen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Carpen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carpen 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 Carpen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carpen. 100% of Carpen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carpen 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Carpen. 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 536 military records available for the last name Carpen. For the veterans among your Carpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carpen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Carpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Carpen in 1963 was 74, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carpen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carpen 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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