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Karraker Name Meaning

Variant of Karriker a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Carriker, Foraker, Kerker, Karriker, Tarwater, Carraher, Kracker

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Where is the Karraker family from?

You can see how Karraker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karraker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karraker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Karraker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karraker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karraker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karraker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karraker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karraker. 40% of Karraker men worked as a Farmer and 57% of Karraker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karraker were Lawyer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Lawyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    57%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karraker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karraker 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Karraker. 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 308 military records available for the last name Karraker. For the veterans among your Karraker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karraker lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Karraker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karraker in 1949 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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