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Cartin Family History

Cartin Surname Meaning

Irish (Dublin and Louth): shortened form of McCartan.

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


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Where is the Cartin family from?

You can see how Cartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cartin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 54 Cartin families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cartin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cartin families in 1891.
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What did your Cartin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cartin. 50% of Cartin men worked as a Coal Hewer and 80% of Cartin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cartin were Railway Clerk and Domestic Service.

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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

  • Coal Hewer
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

What Cartin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartin 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 Cartin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cartin. For the veterans among your Cartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cartin in 1961 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cartin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cartin 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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