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Kareka Family History

Kareka 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: Kaneko, Varela, Kara, Kafka, Kalka, Sarka, Kark, Kreke, Marek, Kares

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Where is the Kareka family from?

You can see how Kareka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kareka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Kareka families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there was 1 Kareka family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kareka's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kareka families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kareka 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 46 census records available for the last name Kareka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kareka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kareka. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kareka. For the veterans among your Kareka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kareka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kareka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kareka in 1970 was 70, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kareka 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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