Origins of the Carnaby surname
About the Carnabys
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Interesting facts about Carnaby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carnaby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Carnabys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Carnaby first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Carnabys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carnabys in 1921
Dressmaker
8
Annuitant
6
General Servant
6
Butcher
5
Laundress
5
Common male occupations for Carnabys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
18
Bricklayer
13
Coal Miner
12
Shipwright
10
Joiner
6
