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Caracter Family History

Caracter 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: Carter, Crater, Caraker, Caraher, Cater, Crocker, Carver, Prater

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Where is the Caracter family from?

You can see how Caracter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caracter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caracter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Caracter families living in Georgia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Caracter's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Caracter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caracter 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 Caracter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keep were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caracter. 50% of Caracter men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Caracter women worked as a House Keep. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caracter were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keep
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Caracter family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caracter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Caracter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Caracter in 1971 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caracter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caracter 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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