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Caraher Name Meaning

Irish (Armagh): variant of Carraher .

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


Similar surnames: Caraker, Carragher, Carver, Carthen, Cramer, Cather, Craner, Arther

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Where is the Caraher family from?

You can see how Caraher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caraher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Caraher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Caraher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caraher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caraher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caraher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caraher. 23% of Caraher men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Caraher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caraher were Farming and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caraher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraher 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Caraher. 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 Caraher. For the veterans among your Caraher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Caraher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caraher in 1957 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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