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Caram Family History

Caram Surname Meaning

Americanized or Hispanicized form of Arabic Karam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caram family from?

You can see how Caram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Caram families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Caram's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Caram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caram 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 Caram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caram. 100% of Caram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caram 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Caram. 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 159 military records available for the last name Caram. For the veterans among your Caram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caram lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Caram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Caram in 1958 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caram 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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