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Carmody Family History

Carmody Name Meaning

Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cearmada ‘descendant of Cearmaid’ a personal name of uncertain origin.

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


Similar surnames: Dermody, Carney, Carty, Carmany, Carmona, Clardy, Corboy, Carton

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Where is the Carmody family from?

You can see how Carmody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Carmody families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Carmody's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carmody families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carmody ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Carmody. 34% of Carmody men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Carmody women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carmody were Painter and Dressmaker. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Dressmaker
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Carmody. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Carmody. For the veterans among your Carmody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmody lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Carmody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carmody in 1949 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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