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Carignan Family History

Carignan Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Carignan the name of several places in various parts of France. This surname is virtually non-existing in France.

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


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Where is the Carignan family from?

You can see how Carignan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carignan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carignan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 474 Carignan families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Carignan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carignan families in 1911.
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What did your Carignan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Carignan. 33% of Carignan men worked as a Cultivateur and 22% of Carignan women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carignan were Journalier and Operatrice.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    33%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    13%
  • Cult
    13%
  • Journalier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Institutrice
    15%
  • Operatrice
    15%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Carignan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carignan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carignan. 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 Carignan. For the veterans among your Carignan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carignan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Carignan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Carignan in 1952 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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