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Carowan Family History

Carowan 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: Carolan, Carawan, Caron, Carman, Crown, Rowan, Caraway, Cadogan

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Where is the Carowan family from?

You can see how Carowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carowan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Carowan families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Carowan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Carowan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carowan 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 Carowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carowan. 100% of Carowan men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Carowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Carowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carowan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Carowan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Carowan. For the veterans among your Carowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carowan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Carowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Carowan in 1968 was 72, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carowan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carowan 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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