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Karoon Family History

Karoon 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: Kroon, Karon, Karson, Maroon, Kardon, Baron, Karlin, Parson, Karman

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Where is the Karoon family from?

You can see how Karoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karoon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Karoon family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Karoon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Karoon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karoon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Karoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karoon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Karoon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karoon. For the veterans among your Karoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karoon lifespan?

Average Karoon life expectancy in 2002 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karoon 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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