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Cartrite Family History

Cartrite 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: Cartrette, Carrie, Partridge, Carline, Currie, Carrier, Carriere

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Where is the Cartrite family from?

You can see how Cartrite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartrite family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cartrite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cartrite families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cartrite's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cartrite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartrite 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 Cartrite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stockfarmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cartrite. 50% of Cartrite men worked as a Stockfarmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Stockfarmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cartrite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Cartrite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartrite 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cartrite. 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 68 military records available for the last name Cartrite. For the veterans among your Cartrite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartrite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Cartrite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cartrite in 1962 was 77, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cartrite 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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