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Carnett Family History

Carnett Name Meaning

English: altered form of Cornett .

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


Similar surnames: Garnett, Barrett, Arnett, Carne, Carneal, Curnutt, Barnett, Scarlett

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Where is the Carnett family from?

You can see how Carnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Carnett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Carnett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Carnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carnett. 100% of Carnett 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Carnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnett 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Carnett. 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 575 military records available for the last name Carnett. For the veterans among your Carnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Carnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Carnett in 1945 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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