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Cariens Family History

Cariens 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: Carden, Marien, Carmen, Cardenas, Aries, Carias, Caris, Cairns

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Where is the Cariens family from?

You can see how Cariens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cariens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cariens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cariens families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cariens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cariens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cariens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cariens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cariens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cariens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cariens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cariens. For the veterans among your Cariens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cariens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cariens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cariens in 1966 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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