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Cartar Family History

Cartar 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: Carter, Carta, Cater, Caesar, Tatar, Sartor, Carver, Carda, Cart

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Where is the Cartar family from?

You can see how Cartar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cartar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Cartar families living in Dorset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cartar's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Cartar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartar 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 Cartar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cartar. 100% of Cartar 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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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cartar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartar 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Cartar. 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 76 military records available for the last name Cartar. For the veterans among your Cartar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartar lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Cartar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cartar in 1984 was 50, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cartar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cartar 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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