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Carthy Family History

Carthy Surname Meaning

from Mac Cárthaigh see McCarthy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Carthy family from?

You can see how Carthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 429 Carthy families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Carthy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carthy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carthy 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 Carthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carthy. 34% of Carthy men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Carthy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carthy were Cook and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Clerk
    14%
  • Riveter Heavy Worker
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

What Carthy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191,000 census records available for the last name Carthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carthy 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 40,000 immigration records available for the last name Carthy. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Carthy. For the veterans among your Carthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carthy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Carthy in 1963 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carthy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carthy 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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