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Carmac Family History

Carmac 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: Carman, Carmack, Karman, Harman, Warman, Carda, Farman, Carmen

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Where is the Carmac family from?

You can see how Carmac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmac family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmac families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Carmac families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carmac's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Carmac families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmac 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 Carmac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmac 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 Carmac. 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 Carmac. For the veterans among your Carmac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmac lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Carmac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Carmac in 1971 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carmac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmac 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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