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Carnall Family History

Carnall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Carnell and also at least indirectly of Cardinal and Carbonell. Compare Carnal.

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


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Where is the Carnall family from?

You can see how Carnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Carnall families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Carnall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carnall families in 1911.
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What did your Carnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carnall. 100% of Carnall men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Carnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnall 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Carnall. 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 Carnall. For the veterans among your Carnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnall lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Carnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carnall in 1960 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnall 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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