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Karker Family History

Karker 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: Marker, Kerker, Harker, Barker, Karner, Parker, Karber, Karger

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Where is the Karker family from?

You can see how Karker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Karker families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karker's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Karker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karker 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 Karker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karker. 31% of Karker men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Karker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karker were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Karker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Karker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karker 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Karker. 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 474 military records available for the last name Karker. For the veterans among your Karker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karker in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karker 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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