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Karus Family History

Karus 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: Karas, Kaus, Kares, Karis, Korus, Karls, Karns, Krus, Karp, Mars

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Where is the Karus family from?

You can see how Karus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Karus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 9 Karus families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karus's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Karus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karus 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 Karus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karus. 31% of Karus men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Karus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karus were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Fill Cosmetic Boxer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Karus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karus 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Karus. 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 204 military records available for the last name Karus. For the veterans among your Karus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Karus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Karus in 1963 was 87, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karus 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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