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Carran Family History

Carran Surname Meaning

see Karran.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Carran family from?

You can see how Carran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Carran families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carran 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 Carran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carran. 100% of Carran men worked as a Dock Labourer and 82% of Carran 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%

What Carran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Carran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carran 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Carran. 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 801 military records available for the last name Carran. For the veterans among your Carran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carran lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Carran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carran in 1960 was 55, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carran 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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