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Carnein Family History

Carnein 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: Carlin, Carne, Carden, Carnell, Carmen, Carney, Carnett, Cantin

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Where is the Carnein family from?

You can see how Carnein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carnein families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Carnein family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carnein's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Carnein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Carnein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnein 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Carnein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Carnein. For the veterans among your Carnein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Carnein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Carnein in 1968 was 77, and 78 in 1997.

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