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Carmes Family History

Carmes 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: Carmen, Carmer, Calmes, Carmel, Armes, Harmes, Carles, Carnes

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Where is the Carmes family from?

You can see how Carmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Carmes families living in Alabama. This was about 28% of all the recorded Carmes's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Carmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carmes. 62% of Carmes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carmes women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carmes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Carmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Carmes in 1976 was 73, and 75 in 1982.

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