This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Karros family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Karros Family History

Karros 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: Kardos, Karras, Barros, Carro, Barrow, Karas, Harris, Arras, Kakos

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Karros family from?

You can see how Karros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Karros families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 15% of all the recorded Karros's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Karros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karros. 24% of Karros men worked as a Cook and 34% of Karros women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karros were Chef and Proprietor.

View Census Data for Karros | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Waiter
    24%
  • Chef
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Karros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Karros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karros census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Karros

Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Karros. 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.

View all Karros immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Karros. For the veterans among your Karros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Karros military records

You've only scratched the surface of Karros family history

Discover More

What is the average Karros lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Karros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karros in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karros 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Karros family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial