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Karran Family History

Karran Surname Meaning

Reduced form of Gaelic Mac (Giolla) Ciaráin ‘son of (the devotee of) Ciarán’ a personal name based on a diminutive of Gaelic ciar Manx keeir ‘black’.

The surname is the source of the farm name Ballacarine (Arbory IoM).

Compare Irish McCarron.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Karran family from?

You can see how Karran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Karran families living in Isle of Man. This was about 74% of all the recorded Karran's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Karran families in 1891.
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What did your Karran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karran. 100% of Karran 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karran 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Karran. 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 114 military records available for the last name Karran. For the veterans among your Karran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Karran in 1964 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karran 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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