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Karek Family History

Karek 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: Kark, Marek, Kares, Zarek, Karel, Karen, Kurek, Karem, Mark, Turek

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Where is the Karek family from?

You can see how Karek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Karek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Karek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karek 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Karek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Karek. For the veterans among your Karek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Karek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karek in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 1999.

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