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Origins of the Carin surname

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About the Carins

We have a total number of 621 records for people with the last name Carin.

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Where do most Carins live?

In 1921, most Carins lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Carins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 282 records for the Carin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Carins most likely to marry?

Christians

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Mc Carins

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What are the most common Carin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Ann

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Carin family members

Common jobs for Carins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Carins in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Worker In Cotton Mill

3

Charwoman

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Laundress

2

Common Male occupations for Carins in 1921
Mate

13

Seaman

13

Master

10

Able Seaman

8

Fisherman

7

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