Carnelley Family History

Carnelley Surname Meaning

Apparently from either of two places called Carnelloe in Saint Ives and Zennor (Cornwall).

However, this seems an unlikely origin for the WR Yorks name in the absence of any evidence of early migration.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Carnell, Carnley, Dannelley, Connelley, Cornell, Carnevale, Capelle, Darnell, Cardell, Farnell

6,000 record(s) for Carnelley

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
92	Military Records
87	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Carnelley family from?

You can see how Carnelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Carnelley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Carnelley families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carnelley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Carnelley families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnelley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carnelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (retired) and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carnelley. 34% of Carnelley men worked as a Farmer (retired) and 92% of Carnelley women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carnelley were Dairy farmer and Private means.

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 1939

Farmer (retired)

34%

Horseman on farm

34%

Dairy farmer

34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

92%

Private means

9%

What Carnelley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Carnelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnelley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 87 immigration records available for the last name Carnelley. 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.

Military Records

There are 92 military records available for the last name Carnelley. For the veterans among your Carnelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Carnelley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Carnelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Carnelley in 1968 was 98, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnelley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.