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Carringer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Geringer .

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


Similar surnames: Barringer, Garringer, Carriger, Gerringer, Carriker, Caplinger

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Where is the Carringer family from?

You can see how Carringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Carringer families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Carringer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carringer families in 1911.
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What did your Carringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carringer. 27% of Carringer men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Carringer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carringer were Taxi Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Taxi Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • None
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carringer 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Carringer. 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 495 military records available for the last name Carringer. For the veterans among your Carringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carringer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Carringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carringer in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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