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Karides Family History

Karides 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: Paredes, Kardas, Kardos, Aries, Bardes, Kordes, Kries, Kares, Carideo

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Where is the Karides family from?

You can see how Karides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karides family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karides families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Karides families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Karides's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karides families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karides 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 Karides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karides. 46% of Karides men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Karides women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Cook
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Karides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Karides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karides 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Karides. 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 96 military records available for the last name Karides. For the veterans among your Karides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karides lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Karides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karides in 1961 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karides 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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