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Origins of the Carroway surname

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About the Carroways

We have a total number of 258 records for people with the last name Carroway.

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Where do most Carroways live?

In 1921, most Carroways lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Carroways

How common is your surname?

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We have 237 records for the Carroway surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Carroways most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carroways.

What are the most common Carroway first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Carroways

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

Common Female occupations for Carroways in 1921
Living On Own Means

7

Machinist Sun Hats

2

Rents Of Houses

2

Assistant Mistress Of Public Elementary School

1

Assistant Schoolmistress

1

Common Male occupations for Carroways in 1921
Upholsterer

4

Cordwainer

3

Unemployed

3

Assistant

2

Boatman (On Seas)

2

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