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Karuse Family History

Karuse 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: Kruse, Karas, Kase, Caruso, Larose, Vause, Carse, Cruse, Bruse

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Where is the Karuse family from?

You can see how Karuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karuse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karuse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Karuse families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karuse's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Karuse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karuse 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 Karuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karuse. 60% of Karuse men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Karuse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Karuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karuse 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Karuse. 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 26 military records available for the last name Karuse. For the veterans among your Karuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karuse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Karuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Karuse in 1973 was 78, and 86 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karuse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karuse 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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