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Caruther Family History

Caruther 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: Caruthers, Carter, Carruthers, Ruther, Cather, Carraher, Cartner

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Where is the Caruther family from?

You can see how Caruther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caruther family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caruther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Caruther family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Caruther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caruther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caruther 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 Caruther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caruther. 50% of Caruther men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Caruther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Caruther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caruther 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Caruther. 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 51 military records available for the last name Caruther. For the veterans among your Caruther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caruther lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Caruther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Caruther in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caruther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caruther 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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