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Carrig Family History

Carrig Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): either a shortened form of McCarrick or an Anglicized form of Gaelic de Carraig from carraig ‘rock’.

A topographic name perhaps referring to some particular rock or a habitational name derived from one of the many places in Ireland or Scotland named with this element.

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


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Where is the Carrig family from?

You can see how Carrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carrig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Carrig families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carrig's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carrig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrig 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 Carrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carrig. 42% of Carrig men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Carrig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carrig were Manager and Cashier.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Cashier
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Carrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrig 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 Carrig. 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 590 military records available for the last name Carrig. For the veterans among your Carrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Carrig in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrig 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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