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Carris Family History

Carris Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Caris. In some cases possibly also Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places in Portugal (and Galicia) so named with the plural of carril ‘thoroughfare’ (from Latin carrile).

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


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Where is the Carris family from?

You can see how Carris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Carris families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Carris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carris families in 1911.
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What did your Carris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carris. 100% of Carris women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Carris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carris. 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 832 military records available for the last name Carris. For the veterans among your Carris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carris lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Carris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Carris in 1944 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carris 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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