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Carvel Family History

Carvel Surname Meaning

see Carvell.

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


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Where is the Carvel family from?

You can see how Carvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carvel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Carvel families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Carvel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Carvel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvel 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 Carvel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carvel. 84% of Carvel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Coat Machinist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvel 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Carvel. 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 468 military records available for the last name Carvel. For the veterans among your Carvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Carvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Carvel in 1955 was 54, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carvel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvel 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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