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Carlay Family History

Carlay 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: Carley, Carlan, Carey, Carlin, Barley, Early, Varley, Carl, Barlas

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Where is the Carlay family from?

You can see how Carlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Carlay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carlay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carlay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Carlay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carlay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Carlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Carlay in 1978 was 65, and 56 in 2002.

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