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Caryl Family History

Caryl Surname Meaning

English: variant of Carrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caryl family from?

You can see how Caryl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caryl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caryl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Caryl families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Caryl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caryl families in 1891.
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What did your Caryl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caryl. 100% of Caryl men worked as a Grocers Assistant and 100% of Caryl 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocers Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caryl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caryl 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Caryl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caryl. For the veterans among your Caryl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caryl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caryl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Caryl in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caryl 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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