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Carreker Family History

Carreker Surname Meaning

Variant of Carriker a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carreker family from?

You can see how Carreker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carreker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Carreker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Carreker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Carreker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carreker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carreker 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 Carreker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carreker. 34% of Carreker men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Carreker women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carreker were Farm Laborer and Looper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Looper
    29%

What Carreker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carreker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carreker 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Carreker. 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 225 military records available for the last name Carreker. For the veterans among your Carreker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carreker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Carreker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carreker in 1955 was 27, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carreker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carreker 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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