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Carkren Family History

Carkren 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: Carden, Farren, Warren, Carmen, Carrel, Marken, Karren, Carreno

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Where is the Carkren family from?

You can see how Carkren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carkren family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Carkren families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carkren's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carkren families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carkren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carkren 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 Carkren. 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 Carkren. For the veterans among your Carkren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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