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Carlack Family History

Carlack 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: Carmack, Carlock, Garlick, Clack, Cammack, Warmack, Warlick, Carrick

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Where is the Carlack family from?

You can see how Carlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Carlack families living in Arkansas. This was about 92% of all the recorded Carlack's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Carlack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlack 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 Carlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlack 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 Carlack. 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 Carlack. For the veterans among your Carlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlack lifespan?

Average Carlack life expectancy in 1981 was 81 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 Carlack 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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