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Cargen Family History

Cargen 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: Carden, Carmen, Bargen, Carlen, Largen, Carten, Hagen, Sargent, Carey

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Where is the Cargen family from?

You can see how Cargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cargen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cargen families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cargen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cargen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cargen 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 Cargen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cargen. 100% of Cargen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cargen family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cargen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cargen in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cargen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargen 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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