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Karabian Family History

Karabian Surname 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: Karabin, Arabian, Kazarian, Arabia, Kalajian, Sarabia, Karaba, Karban

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Where is the Karabian family from?

You can see how Karabian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karabian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karabian families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Karabian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karabian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karabian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Karabian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karabian 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Karabian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Karabian. For the veterans among your Karabian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karabian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Karabian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Karabian in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karabian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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