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Kareis Family History

Kareis 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: Kreis, Gareis, Kares, Bareis, Karis, Karels, Reis, Karlin, Karas

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Where is the Kareis family from?

You can see how Kareis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kareis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kareis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kareis family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kareis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kareis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kareis 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 74 census records available for the last name Kareis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kareis 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 Kareis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kareis. For the veterans among your Kareis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kareis lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Kareis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kareis in 1982 was 91, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kareis 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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