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Carly Family History

Carly Name Meaning

see Carley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Carey, Early, Carl, Carby, Carley, Cardy, Carty, Carle, Carli, Carlo

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Where is the Carly family from?

You can see how Carly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Carly families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Carly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Carly. 100% of Carly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carly women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Carly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Carly in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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