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Carvener Family History

Carvener 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: Cavener, Carver, Cravener, Gardener, Carpenter, Capener, Carner

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Where is the Carvener family from?

You can see how Carvener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Carvener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Carvener family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Carvener's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Carvener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvener 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 Carvener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Carvener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvener 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Carvener. 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 Carvener. For the veterans among your Carvener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Carvener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carvener in 1965 was 73, and 99 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carvener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvener 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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