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Carveth Name Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from either of two places in Cornwall called Carveth in Mabe and Cuby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Carver, Carnett, Carvell, Cavett, Carvey, Charvet, Carruth, Caruth

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Where is the Carveth family from?

You can see how Carveth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carveth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carveth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 42 Carveth families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Carveth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carveth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carveth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carveth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Carveth. 74% of Carveth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Carveth women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Doctor
    16%
  • Student
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Carveth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carveth 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Carveth. 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 613 military records available for the last name Carveth. For the veterans among your Carveth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carveth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Carveth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carveth in 1962 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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