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Karanikis Family History

Karanikis 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: Karnik, Arvanitis, Karasik, Baranski, Karalis, Francis, Karas

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Karanikis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karanikis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Karanikis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Karanikis. For the veterans among your Karanikis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karanikis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Karanikis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karanikis in 1966 was 69, and 87 in 1995.

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