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Carnelly Family History

Carnelly 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, Cornell, Darnell, Cardell, Farnell, Parnell, Carney, Carrell

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Where is the Carnelly family from?

You can see how Carnelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Carnelly family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnelly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Carnelly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carnelly. 82% of Carnelly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Wife Unpaid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carnelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnelly 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Carnelly. 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 102 military records available for the last name Carnelly. For the veterans among your Carnelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnelly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Carnelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Carnelly in 1974 was 93, and 89 in 2003.

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