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Carvenough Family History

Carvenough 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: Cavenaugh, Greenough, Carlough, Cavanaugh, Goodenough, Yarbrough

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Where is the Carvenough family from?

You can see how Carvenough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvenough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Carvenough families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Carvenough families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Carvenough's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carvenough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvenough 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 Carvenough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Carvenough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvenough 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carvenough. 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 12 military records available for the last name Carvenough. For the veterans among your Carvenough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvenough lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Carvenough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Carvenough in 1981 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carvenough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvenough 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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