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Karison Family History

Karison 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: Karlson, Larison, Karson, Parson, Faison, Maison, Harmison, Nerison

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Where is the Karison family from?

You can see how Karison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Karison families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Karison's in USA. California had the highest population of Karison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karison 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 Karison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karison. 100% of Karison men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Karison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Karison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karison 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Karison. 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 25 military records available for the last name Karison. For the veterans among your Karison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Karison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karison in 1969 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karison 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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