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Carpman Family History

Carpman 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: Carman, Campman, Karpman, Hardman, Karman, Harman, Warman, Farman

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Where is the Carpman family from?

You can see how Carpman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carpman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carpman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Carpman families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Carpman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Carpman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carpman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carpman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Carpman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carpman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Carpman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Carpman. For the veterans among your Carpman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carpman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Carpman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Carpman in 1964 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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