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Kaker Family History

Kaker 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: Baker, Kader, Kacer, Kamer, Koker, Kaser, Kauer, Kater, Kiker, Raker

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Where is the Kaker family from?

You can see how Kaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kaker families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaker's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaker 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 Kaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaker. 56% of Kaker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kaker women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaker were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaker 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Kaker. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kaker. For the veterans among your Kaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kaker in 1957 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaker 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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