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Carny Family History

Carny 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: Carey, Carne, Cerny, Carby, Carney, Cardy, Carn, Czarny, Carty, Canny

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Where is the Carny family from?

You can see how Carny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Carny families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Carny's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Carny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carny. 22% of Carny men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Carny women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carny were Lawyer and Teacher. .

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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
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Lawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%
  • Textile
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carny 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Carny. 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 415 military records available for the last name Carny. For the veterans among your Carny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Carny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Carny in 1964 was 61, and 89 in 1995.

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