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Carwithen Family History

Carwithen 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: Carthen, Carwile, Carsten, Warthen, Carnathan, Cauthen, Carithers

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Where is the Carwithen family from?

You can see how Carwithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carwithen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Carwithen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Carwithen families living in Cornwall. This was about 27% of all the recorded Carwithen's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Carwithen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carwithen 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 Carwithen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carwithen. 90% of Carwithen 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
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

What Carwithen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carwithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carwithen 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Carwithen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Carwithen. For the veterans among your Carwithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carwithen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Carwithen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carwithen in 1966 was 95, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carwithen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carwithen 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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