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Carmack Family History

Carmack Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened and altered form of Irish McCormack (see McCormick) or possibly of Carmaig an unexplained Scottish name also recorded as Carmag.

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


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Where is the Carmack family from?

You can see how Carmack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Carmack families living in Manitoba. This was about 62% of all the recorded Carmack's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Carmack families in 1911.
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What did your Carmack ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carmack. 100% of Carmack women 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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Carmack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmack 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Carmack. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Carmack. For the veterans among your Carmack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmack lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Carmack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Carmack in 1944 was 21, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmack 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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