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Cartwight Family History

Cartwight 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: Cartwright, Cartright, Cortright, Curtright, Hartwig, Arkwright

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Where is the Cartwight family from?

You can see how Cartwight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartwight family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cartwight families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Cartwight families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cartwight's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cartwight families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartwight surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cartwight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cartwight. 30% of Cartwight men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Cartwight women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cartwight were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cartwight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartwight 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Cartwight. 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 147 military records available for the last name Cartwight. For the veterans among your Cartwight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartwight lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Cartwight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cartwight in 1980 was 47, and 62 in 2001.

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