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Karrey Family History

Karrey 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: Karre, Karrer, Karren, Karney, Farrey, Barre, Harvey, Carey, Garret

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Where is the Karrey family from?

You can see how Karrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Karrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Karrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Karrey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karrey 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 Karrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karrey. 100% of Karrey women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Karrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrey 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Karrey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Karrey. For the veterans among your Karrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Karrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karrey in 1987 was 89, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karrey 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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