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Caroline Family History

Caroline Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Carlin. English: variant of Carling.

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


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Where is the Caroline family from?

You can see how Caroline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caroline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caroline families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 31 Caroline families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Caroline's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caroline families in 1911.
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What did your Caroline ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Caroline. 46% of Caroline men worked as a Labourer and 60% of Caroline women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caroline were Salesman and Commis.

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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

  • Labourer
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Commis
    40%

What Caroline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Caroline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caroline 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Caroline. 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 Caroline. For the veterans among your Caroline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caroline lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caroline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caroline in 1964 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caroline 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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