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Cartensen Family History

Cartensen 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: Martensen, Carstensen, Martenson, Mortensen, Martinsen, Marteney

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Where is the Cartensen family from?

You can see how Cartensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cartensen family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cartensen's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Cartensen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartensen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cartensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cartensen. 100% of Cartensen 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Cartensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartensen 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Cartensen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cartensen. For the veterans among your Cartensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartensen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Cartensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cartensen in 1971 was 74, and 53 in 1998.

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