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Karkau Family History

Karkau 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: Karau, Karas, Karman, Farkas, Kardas, Kara, Kafka, Kalka, Sarka, Kark

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Where is the Karkau family from?

You can see how Karkau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karkau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Karkau families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Karkau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karkau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karkau 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 Karkau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laboratory Assistant and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karkau. 100% of Karkau men worked as a Laboratory Assistant and 100% of Karkau women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laboratory Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Karkau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Karkau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkau 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Karkau. 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 51 military records available for the last name Karkau. For the veterans among your Karkau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Karkau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karkau in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karkau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karkau 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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