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Carruth Family History

Carruth Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire): habitational name from the lands of Carruth in the parish of Kilmacolm in Renfrewshire.

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


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Where is the Carruth family from?

You can see how Carruth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carruth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carruth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Carruth families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Carruth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carruth families in 1891.
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What did your Carruth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carruth. 100% of Carruth 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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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Carruth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Carruth. For the veterans among your Carruth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carruth lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Carruth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carruth in 1944 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carruth 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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