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Carkas Family History

Carkas 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: Farkas, Carras, Caras, Carias, Karas, Arras, Maras, Barlas, Carda

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Where is the Carkas family from?

You can see how Carkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carkas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carkas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Carkas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Carkas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carkas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carkas 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Carkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carkas 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 Carkas. 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 Carkas. For the veterans among your Carkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carkas lifespan?

Average Carkas life expectancy in 1969 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carkas 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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