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Carnah Family History

Carnah 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: Carnal, Carne, Sarah, Barna, Carda, Carman, Carras, Canal, Caras

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Where is the Carnah family from?

You can see how Carnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Carnah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Carnah families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnah's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carnah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnah 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 102 census records available for the last name Carnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnah 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Carnah. 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 5 military records available for the last name Carnah. For the veterans among your Carnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnah lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Carnah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Carnah in 1991 was 53, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnah 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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