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Carnithan Family History

Carnithan 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: Carnathan, Carnahan, Counihan, Carignan, Carthen, Jarnigan, Carrigan

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Where is the Carnithan family from?

You can see how Carnithan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnithan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carnithan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Carnithan families living in Kentucky. This was about 90% of all the recorded Carnithan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Carnithan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnithan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnithan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Carnithan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnithan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Carnithan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Carnithan. For the veterans among your Carnithan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnithan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Carnithan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carnithan in 1970 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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