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Carwyle Family History

Carwyle 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: Carwile, Carlyle, Argyle, Cargile, Cargle, Carle, Croyle, Cardile

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Where is the Carwyle family from?

You can see how Carwyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carwyle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Carwyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Carwyle family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Carwyle's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Carwyle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carwyle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carwyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carwyle. 38% of Carwyle 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%
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What Carwyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Carwyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carwyle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Carwyle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Carwyle. For the veterans among your Carwyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carwyle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Carwyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carwyle in 1969 was 80, and 83 in 2001.

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