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Karkas Family History

Karkas 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: Karas, Farkas, Kardas, Karras, Arras, Karman, Maras, Kakos, Barlas

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Where is the Karkas family from?

You can see how Karkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karkas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karkas families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Karkas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Karkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karkas 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 Karkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shirt Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karkas. 75% of Karkas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karkas women worked as a Shirt Ironer.

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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
    75%
  • Cook
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shirt Ironer
    100%

What Karkas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Karkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkas 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Karkas. 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 28 military records available for the last name Karkas. For the veterans among your Karkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Karkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karkas in 1964 was 66, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karkas 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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