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Carmak Family History

Carmak Name 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: Carman, Cermak, Carmack, Barak, Karman, Harman, Warman, Carda, Farman

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Where is the Carmak family from?

You can see how Carmak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Carmak families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Carmak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Carmak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carmak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Carmak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carmak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmak 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 Carmak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Carmak. For the veterans among your Carmak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Carmak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Carmak in 1972 was 40, and 87 in 1975.

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