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Carnis Family History

Carnis 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: Carris, Caris, Carnie, Carnes, Carns, Barnes, Carlin, Carne, Paris

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Where is the Carnis family from?

You can see how Carnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Carnis families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Carnis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Carnis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Carnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnis 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Carnis. 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 40 military records available for the last name Carnis. For the veterans among your Carnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Carnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Carnis in 1973 was 70, and 69 in 1992.

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