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Carthan Family History

Carthan Surname Meaning

African American: variant of Carthen. Compare Carthon.

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


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Where is the Carthan family from?

You can see how Carthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carthan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carthan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Carthan families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Carthan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carthan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carthan 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 Carthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carthan. 50% of Carthan men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Carthan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carthan were Labor and Farm Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    42%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Carthan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carthan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Carthan. 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 171 military records available for the last name Carthan. For the veterans among your Carthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carthan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Carthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Carthan in 1952 was 36, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carthan 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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