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Caraker Name Meaning

Variant of Carriker a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Caraher, Carreker, Carriker, Barker, Cariker, Carter, Foraker

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Where is the Caraker family from?

You can see how Caraker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caraker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Caraker families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Caraker's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Caraker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caraker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caraker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caraker. 34% of Caraker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Caraker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caraker were Manager and Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caraker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraker 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Caraker. 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 603 military records available for the last name Caraker. For the veterans among your Caraker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Caraker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Caraker in 1954 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

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