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Origins of the Carroll surname

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We have a total number of 154242 records for people with the last name Carroll.

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Alternative variations of the name Carroll

Carroll, Carol, Carrol, Caroll, Karol

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Where do most Carrolls live?

In 1921, most Carrolls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Carrolls

How common is your surname?

454th most common surname in the UK

We have 60,600 records for the Carroll surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Carrolls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carrolls.

What are the most common Carroll first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Carrolls

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

Common Female occupations for Carrolls in 1921
Dressmaker

210

Charwoman

178

Laundress

174

Domestic Servant

165

Cotton Weaver

163

Common Male occupations for Carrolls in 1921
General Labourer

426

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

290

Farm Hands

279

Dock Labourer

263

Coal Miner

223

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