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Carufel Family History

Carufel Surname Meaning

French: topographic name shortened from the title sieur de Carufel which refers to Carufel, the name of a fief in the area of the town of Castres in Tarn.

This surname is not found in France.

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


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Where is the Carufel family from?

You can see how Carufel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carufel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carufel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 78 Carufel families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Carufel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carufel families in 1911.
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What did your Carufel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carufel. 31% of Carufel men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    31%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Marchande
    16%
  • Comptable
    16%

What Carufel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carufel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carufel 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Carufel. 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 262 military records available for the last name Carufel. For the veterans among your Carufel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carufel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Carufel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Carufel in 1954 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carufel 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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