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Caruer Family History

Caruer 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: Carter, Carver, Carmer, Carder, Carner, Carper, Cater, Marker, Bauer

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Where is the Caruer family from?

You can see how Caruer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caruer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Caruer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caruer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Caruer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caruer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caruer 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 106 census records available for the last name Caruer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caruer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Caruer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Caruer. For the veterans among your Caruer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caruer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Caruer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caruer in 1968 was 82, and 29 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caruer 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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