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Kerak Family History

Kerak 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: Kral, Kozak, Barak, Karas, Kern, Korab, Rak, Deak, Peak, Kertz

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Where is the Kerak family from?

You can see how Kerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kerak family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kerak's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Kerak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerak 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 Kerak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerak. 67% of Kerak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kerak women worked as an Operator.

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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
    67%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Kerak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerak 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kerak. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kerak. For the veterans among your Kerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kerak in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerak 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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