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Carsell Family History

Carsell 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: Carnell, Cardell, Carrell, Carswell, Carvell, Cassell, Parsell

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Where is the Carsell family from?

You can see how Carsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Carsell families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Carsell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Carsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carsell. 40% of Carsell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carsell women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Carsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Carsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carsell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carsell. 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 101 military records available for the last name Carsell. For the veterans among your Carsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carsell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Carsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Carsell in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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