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Carraher Family History

Carraher Surname Meaning

Irish (Monaghan): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhearchair ‘son of Fearchar’ a personal name derived from Celtic fear ‘man’ + car ‘dear beloved’.

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


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Where is the Carraher family from?

You can see how Carraher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carraher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carraher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Carraher families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Carraher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carraher families in 1891.
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What did your Carraher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carraher. 50% of Carraher men worked as an Incapacitated and 40% of Carraher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carraher were Bartender (hotel) and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Bartender (hotel)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Barmaid (hotel)
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Carraher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carraher 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 Carraher. 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 856 military records available for the last name Carraher. For the veterans among your Carraher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carraher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Carraher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Carraher in 1954 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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