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Carrans Family History

Carrans 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, Carrano, Arras, Carman, Caras, Farrand, Carias, Farran

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Where is the Carrans family from?

You can see how Carrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carrans families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Carrans families living in Ayrshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Carrans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Carrans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrans 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 Carrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carrans. 100% of Carrans men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Carrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrans 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Carrans. 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 15 military records available for the last name Carrans. For the veterans among your Carrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrans lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carrans

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