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Cargian Family History

Cargian 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: Carlin, Carman, Carias, Carrion, Carmin, Carolan, Gargan, Varian

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Where is the Cargian family from?

You can see how Cargian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cargian families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cargian's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cargian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cargian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cargian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cargian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cargian in 1968 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargian 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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