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Carye Family History

Carye 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: Carne, Carse, Caye, Care, Carre, Carle, Crye, Carte, Cary, Caryl

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Where is the Carye family from?

You can see how Carye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Carye families living in Kentucky. This was about 82% of all the recorded Carye's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Carye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carye 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 Carye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carye. 43% of Carye men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Carye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Carye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carye 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Carye. 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 28 military records available for the last name Carye. For the veterans among your Carye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carye lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Carye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Carye in 1973 was 76, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carye 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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