Origins of the Carus surname
About the Caruses
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Interesting facts about Carus
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carus surname. The oldest one dates back to 1625.
Who were Caruses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Caruses.
What are the most common Carus first names?
James
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Caruses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Caruses in 1921
Cotton Weaver
10
Cotton Winder
7
Widow
6
House Keeper
3
Mantuamaker
3
Common male occupations for Caruses in 1921
Gent
13
Cotton Spinner
7
Joiner
6
Cooper
5
Yeoman
5
