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Karafit Family History

Karafit 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, Kraft, Kalafut, Karasik, Karaffa, Arafat, Karalis, Sarafin

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Where is the Karafit family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karafit. 100% of Karafit men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Karafit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Karafit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karafit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Karafit. 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 1 military records available for the last name Karafit. For the veterans among your Karafit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karafit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Karafit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Karafit in 1973 was 91, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karafit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karafit 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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