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Caran Family History

Caran 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: Caron, Carman, Caban, Caras, Taran, Maran, Cavan, Baran, Karan, Caram

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Where is the Caran family from?

You can see how Caran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Caran families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Caran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caran. 28% of Caran men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Caran women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caran were Engineer and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caran 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caran. For the veterans among your Caran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caran lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Caran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caran in 1968 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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