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Carole Family History

Carole Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Caroli: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Carolo a variant of Carlo.

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


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Where is the Carole family from?

You can see how Carole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carole family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Carole families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Carole's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carole families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carole 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 Carole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carole. 42% of Carole men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Carole women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carole were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Carole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Carole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carole 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Carole. 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 Carole. For the veterans among your Carole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carole lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Carole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carole in 1957 was 39, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carole 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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