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Carier Family History

Carier Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carter, Carver, Carrier, Carmer, Cazier, Carder, Carner, Carper

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Where is the Carier family from?

You can see how Carier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 68 Carier families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Carier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carier. 47% of Carier 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
    47%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Ingnieur
    10%
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What Carier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carier. 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 Carier. For the veterans among your Carier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Carier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Carier in 1964 was 75, and 1 in 2001.

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