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Cartland Family History

Cartland Name Meaning

from Cartland in Alwington (Devon) recorded as Karkelonde in 1330.

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


Similar surnames: Hartland, Gartland, Carland, Maitland, Harland, Calland, Marland

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Where is the Cartland family from?

You can see how Cartland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cartland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Cartland families living in Maine. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cartland's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Cartland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cartland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cartland. 40% of Cartland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cartland 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cartland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartland 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Cartland. 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 409 military records available for the last name Cartland. For the veterans among your Cartland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cartland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cartland in 1960 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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