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Caruthers Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Carruthers .

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


Similar surnames: Carothers, Carithers, Carrothers, Carrithers, Cruthers, Crothers

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Where is the Caruthers family from?

You can see how Caruthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caruthers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caruthers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Caruthers families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Caruthers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caruthers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caruthers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caruthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caruthers. 58% of Caruthers men worked as a Student. .

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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

  • Student
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Caruthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caruthers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caruthers. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Caruthers. For the veterans among your Caruthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caruthers lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Caruthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caruthers in 1950 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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