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Cariker Family History

Cariker Surname Meaning

Variant of Carriker a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cariker family from?

You can see how Cariker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cariker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cariker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cariker families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cariker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cariker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cariker 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 Cariker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cariker. 38% of Cariker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cariker women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cariker were Manager and 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Cariker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cariker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cariker 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cariker. 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 693 military records available for the last name Cariker. For the veterans among your Cariker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cariker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cariker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cariker in 1955 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cariker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cariker 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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