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Kare Family History

Kare 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: Hare, Karp, Kage, Kase, Karl, Kale, Kari, Kara, Mare, Kane

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Where is the Kare family from?

You can see how Kare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kare family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kare family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kare's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kare families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kare 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 Kare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kare. 27% of Kare men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kare women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kare were Farmer and Saleswoman. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Saleswoman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kare 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Kare. 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 588 military records available for the last name Kare. For the veterans among your Kare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kare lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kare in 1967 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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