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Carraker Family History

Carraker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carraher, Karraker, Carriker, Caraker, Carreker, Carrier, Carriger

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Where is the Carraker family from?

You can see how Carraker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carraker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Carraker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Carraker families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Carraker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Carraker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carraker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carraker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carraker. 50% of Carraker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Carraker women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Carraker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Carraker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carraker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Carraker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Carraker. For the veterans among your Carraker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carraker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Carraker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Carraker in 1960 was 42, and 70 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carraker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carraker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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