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Karish Family History

Karish 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: Krish, Barish, Kadish, Larish, Karsh, Karash, Kalish, Karis, Parish

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Where is the Karish family from?

You can see how Karish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 6 Karish families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karish's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Karish families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karish 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 Karish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karish. 36% of Karish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karish women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Cabinet Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Karish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Karish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karish 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Karish. 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 112 military records available for the last name Karish. For the veterans among your Karish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Karish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karish in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karish 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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