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Kartright Family History

Kartright 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: Cartright, Kortright, Cartwright, Cortright, Curtright, Waybright

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Where is the Kartright family from?

You can see how Kartright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kartright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kartright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kartright families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kartright's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kartright families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kartright ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kartright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kartright 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kartright. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Kartright. For the veterans among your Kartright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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