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Careuthers Family History

Careuthers 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: Carruthers, Caruthers, Cruthers, Carithers, Carrothers, Carrithers

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Where is the Careuthers family from?

You can see how Careuthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Careuthers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Careuthers families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Careuthers families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Careuthers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Careuthers families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Careuthers lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Careuthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Careuthers in 1989 was 87, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Careuthers 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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