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Karmes Family History

Karmes 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: Kares, Armes, Karmel, Karnes, Karges, Harmes, Kalmes, Kartes, Barnes

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Where is the Karmes family from?

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

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karmes. 34% of Karmes men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Karmes women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Karmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Karmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karmes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Karmes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Karmes. For the veterans among your Karmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karmes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Karmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karmes in 1955 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karmes 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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