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Caruth Family History

Caruth Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Carruthers.

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


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Where is the Caruth family from?

You can see how Caruth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caruth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caruth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Caruth families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Caruth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caruth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caruth 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 Caruth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caruth. 29% of Caruth men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Caruth women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caruth were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Caruth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caruth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caruth 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Caruth. 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 706 military records available for the last name Caruth. For the veterans among your Caruth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caruth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caruth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Caruth in 1953 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caruth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caruth 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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