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Carmichall Family History

Carmichall 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: Carmichael, Carmicheal, Carmical, Marschall, Carmickle, Macmichael

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Where is the Carmichall family from?

You can see how Carmichall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmichall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmichall families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Carmichall family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Carmichall's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Carmichall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmichall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carmichall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carmichall. 33% of Carmichall men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Carmichall women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carmichall were Mechanic and Saleslady. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carmichall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Carmichall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carmichall in 1967 was 78, and 63 in 2002.

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