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Carbonell Family History

Carbonell Name Meaning

Catalan: from an old personal name Carbonellus in Latin derived from Latin carbo ‘coal charcoal’. This surname is also found in southern France (mainly Pyrénées-Orientales). English (of Norman or Huguenot origin): nickname for a man with dark hair or a swarthy complexion from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman French carbon ‘charcoal’. The name was also reintroduced to Britain by Huguenot refugees in the 17th century.

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


Similar surnames: Carbone, Carnell, Carbon, Corbell, Carbonaro, Cornell, Parnell

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Where is the Carbonell family from?

You can see how Carbonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carbonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Carbonell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Carbonell families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Carbonell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carbonell families in 1911.
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What did your Carbonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carbonell. 15% of Carbonell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Carbonell women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carbonell were Musician and Bordadora De Parcelos. .

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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
    15%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Musician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    25%
  • Costurera
    25%
  • Finisher
    25%
  • Bordadora De Parcelos
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carbonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carbonell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Carbonell. 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 601 military records available for the last name Carbonell. For the veterans among your Carbonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carbonell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Carbonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Carbonell in 1952 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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