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Caringer Family History

Caringer Name 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: Garinger, Baringer, Carringer, Springer, Beringer, Ringer, Salinger

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Where is the Caringer family from?

You can see how Caringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caringer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Caringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Caringer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Caringer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Caringer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caringer. 50% of Caringer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caringer 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 Caringer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Caringer. For the veterans among your Caringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caringer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Caringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Caringer in 1960 was 56, and 69 in 2002.

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