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Cartlan Family History

Cartlan 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: Carolan, Carlan, Carlin, Cantlin, Carman, Callan, Castelan, Hartland

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Where is the Cartlan family from?

You can see how Cartlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cartlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cartlan family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cartlan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cartlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartlan 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 62 census records available for the last name Cartlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartlan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cartlan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cartlan. For the veterans among your Cartlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartlan lifespan?

Average Cartlan life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cartlan 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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