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Cartin Name Meaning

Irish (Dublin and Louth): shortened form of McCartan .

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


Similar surnames: Carton, Carten, Curtin, Hartin, Cardin, Sartin, Carlin, Martin

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Where is the Cartin family from?

You can see how Cartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cartin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 59 Cartin families living in Quebec. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cartin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cartin families in 1911.
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What did your Cartin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cartin. 39% of Cartin men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Student
    12%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cartin. 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 Cartin. For the veterans among your Cartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cartin in 1961 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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