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Carniel Family History

Carniel 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: Cardiel, Carnie, Daniel, Carne, Carnell, Carrel, Carrier, Cancel

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Where is the Carniel family from?

You can see how Carniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carniel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Carniel families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Carniel's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Carniel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carniel. 100% of Carniel 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Carniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carniel 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Carniel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Carniel. For the veterans among your Carniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carniel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Carniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carniel in 1966 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

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