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Carkert Family History

Carkert 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: Markert, Marker, Harker, Carter, Carver, Barker, Ackert, Carrera

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Where is the Carkert family from?

You can see how Carkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carkert family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Carkert family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Carkert's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Carkert families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carkert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carkert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carkert. For the veterans among your Carkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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