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Carnack Family History

Carnack 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: Carmack, Harnack, Charnock, Cammack, Warmack, Warnock, Carrick

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Where is the Carnack family from?

You can see how Carnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carnack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Carnack families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnack's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Carnack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnack 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 Carnack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carnack. 100% of Carnack men worked as a Proprietor Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor Sales Clerk
    100%

What Carnack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Carnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnack 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Carnack. 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 22 military records available for the last name Carnack. For the veterans among your Carnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Carnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Carnack in 1965 was 68, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnack 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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