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Carlos Family History

Carlos Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Carlos an equivalent of Charles.

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


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Where is the Carlos family from?

You can see how Carlos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carlos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 45 Carlos families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Carlos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carlos families in 1911.
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What did your Carlos ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carlos. 54% of Carlos men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    54%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Waiter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Carlos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlos 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Carlos. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Carlos. For the veterans among your Carlos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlos lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Carlos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Carlos in 1954 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlos 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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