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Karkmeyer Family History

Karkmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Kallmeyer, Harmeyer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer, Kammerer, Kreyer

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Where is the Karkmeyer family from?

You can see how Karkmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karkmeyer families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkmeyer's in USA. California had the highest population of Karkmeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Karkmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkmeyer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Karkmeyer. 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 Karkmeyer. For the veterans among your Karkmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Karkmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Karkmeyer in 1966 was 66, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karkmeyer 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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