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Carthway Family History

Carthway 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: Northway, Caraway, Carroway, Carraway, Attaway, Hathaway, Garraway

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carthway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Carthway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carthway 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Carthway. 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 military records available for the last name Carthway. For the veterans among your Carthway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carthway lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Carthway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Carthway in 1992 was 83, and 82 in 2001.

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