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Carnaby Family History

Carnaby Surname Meaning

from Carnaby (ER Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Carnaby family from?

You can see how Carnaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnaby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Carnaby families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carnaby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Carnaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnaby 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 Carnaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carnaby. 100% of Carnaby women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Carnaby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carnaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnaby 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Carnaby. 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 185 military records available for the last name Carnaby. For the veterans among your Carnaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnaby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Carnaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carnaby in 1965 was 81, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnaby 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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