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Karkut Family History

Karkut 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: Kaut, Kraut, Barkus, Kark, Markus, Karst, Market, Marut, Markt

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Where is the Karkut family from?

You can see how Karkut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkut family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Karkut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Karkut families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Karkut's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Karkut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karkut 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 Karkut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karkut. 32% of Karkut men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Karkut women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karkut were Weaver and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Coal Mine Owner
    16%
  • Loom Fixer
    11%
  • Weaver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Karkut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkut 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Karkut. 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 281 military records available for the last name Karkut. For the veterans among your Karkut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkut lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Karkut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karkut in 1957 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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