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Origins of the Carns surname

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We have a total number of 2057 records for people with the last name Carns.

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Where do most Carnses live?

In 1921, most Carnses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Carnses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,390 records for the Carns surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Carnses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carnses.

What are the most common Carns first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Carnses

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

Common Female occupations for Carnses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

11

House Servant

8

F S

7

Cotton Winder

6

Weaver Cotton

6

Common Male occupations for Carnses in 1921
Cotton Spinner

12

Agricultural Labourer

8

Coal Miner

7

Cotton Weaver

7

Iron Moulder

7

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