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Carnette Family History

Carnette 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: Carnett, Barnette, Cornette, Arnette, Garnett, Parlette, Barnett

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Where is the Carnette family from?

You can see how Carnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carnette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carnette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Carnette families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Carnette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carnette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carnette 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 Carnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carnette. 57% of Carnette men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Carnette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carnette were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    56%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Carnette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Carnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carnette 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Carnette. 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 50 military records available for the last name Carnette. For the veterans among your Carnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carnette lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Carnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Carnette in 1973 was 62, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carnette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carnette 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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