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Carnarton Family History

Carnarton 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: Carlton, Charton, Canton, Warburton, Carton, Carrion, Catterton

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Where is the Carnarton family from?

You can see how Carnarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnarton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Carnarton family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Carnarton's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Carnarton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnarton 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 Carnarton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carnarton. 100% of Carnarton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Carnarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnarton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Carnarton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Carnarton. For the veterans among your Carnarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnarton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnarton

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