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Cearke Family History

Cearke 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: Clarke, Clare, Clark, Carne, Berke, Cesare, Leake, Cerne, Carse

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Where is the Cearke family from?

You can see how Cearke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cearke family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cearke families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cearke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cearke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cearke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Cearke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cearke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cearke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cearke. For the veterans among your Cearke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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