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Karuss Family History

Karuss 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, Russ, Caruso, Kress, Gruss, Kardas, Krass, Kuss, Kardos, Kruse

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Where is the Karuss family from?

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

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

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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

  • Production Examiner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Karuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karuss 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Karuss. 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 24 military records available for the last name Karuss. For the veterans among your Karuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karuss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Karuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karuss in 1973 was 48, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karuss 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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