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Karh Family History

Karh 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: Karp, Karl, Kari, Kara, Karo, Kark, Karg, Karch, Kath, Kar

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Where is the Karh family from?

You can see how Karh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karh family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Karh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karh 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 130 census records available for the last name Karh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karh 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Karh. 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 23 military records available for the last name Karh. For the veterans among your Karh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karh lifespan?

Average Karh life expectancy in 2004 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karh 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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