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Karins Family History

Karins 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: Karis, Kamins, Zarins, Karns, Kerins, Karlin, Marin, Karas, Paris

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Where is the Karins family from?

You can see how Karins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Karins families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Karins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Karins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karins 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 Karins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karins. 35% of Karins men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Karins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karins were Clerk and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karins 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Karins. 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 281 military records available for the last name Karins. For the veterans among your Karins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Karins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karins in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karins 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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