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Karr Family History

Karr Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Karren or Karrer. Scottish and English: variant of Kerr.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karr family from?

You can see how Karr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Karr families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Karr's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Karr families in 1891.
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What did your Karr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Karr. 50% of Karr men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Karr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Tool Turner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Karr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Karr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karr 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Karr. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Karr. For the veterans among your Karr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karr lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Karr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karr in 1944 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karr 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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