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Carcelen Family History

Carcelen Surname 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: Marcelin, Carlen, Garcelon, Carlin, Carden, Carnell, Carmen, Cardell

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Where is the Carcelen family from?

You can see how Carcelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carcelen family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Carcelen family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Carcelen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Carcelen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carcelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carcelen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Carcelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carcelen in 1980 was 59, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carcelen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carcelen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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