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Carrad Family History

Carrad 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: Carras, Carra, Carro, Arras, Carda, Carrow, Barra, Carman, Marra

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Where is the Carrad family from?

You can see how Carrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carrad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Carrad families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Carrad's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carrad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrad 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 Carrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carrad. 100% of Carrad 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Carrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrad 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Carrad. 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 114 military records available for the last name Carrad. For the veterans among your Carrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrad lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Carrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Carrad in 1987 was 81, and 45 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carrad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrad 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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