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Carsey Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): variant of Kersey .

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


Similar surnames: Darsey, Corsey, Carey, Carsley, Carte, Carver, Causby, Hersey, Harsey

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Where is the Carsey family from?

You can see how Carsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Carsey families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Carsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carsey. 22% of Carsey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Carsey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carsey were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Carsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carsey 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Carsey. 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 854 military records available for the last name Carsey. For the veterans among your Carsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carsey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Carsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Carsey in 1956 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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