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Carrather Family History

Carrather 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: Carraher, Carragher, Carruthers, Farragher, Carrothers, Carrithers

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Where is the Carrather family from?

You can see how Carrather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrather family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carrather families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Carrather families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Carrather's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Carrather families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrather surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Carrather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrather 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Carrather. 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 3 military records available for the last name Carrather. For the veterans among your Carrather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrather lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Carrather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Carrather in 1964 was 67, and 65 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrather 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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