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Karaeff Family History

Karaeff 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: Karaffa, Karhoff, Graeff, Karas, Karabin, Kraft, Kara, Karner, Reff

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Where is the Karaeff family from?

You can see how Karaeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karaeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karaeff family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Karaeff's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Karaeff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karaeff 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 Karaeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karaeff. 100% of Karaeff men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Karaeff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Karaeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karaeff 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Karaeff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Karaeff. For the veterans among your Karaeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karaeff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Karaeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karaeff in 1975 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karaeff 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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