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Karanikolas Family History

Karanikolas 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: Nikolas, San Nicolas, Tarantola, Marandola, Karnik, Kritikos, Karasik

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Where is the Karanikolas family from?

You can see how Karanikolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karanikolas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karanikolas families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Karanikolas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Karanikolas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karanikolas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karanikolas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tacker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karanikolas. 100% of Karanikolas men worked as a Tacker.

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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

  • Tacker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Karanikolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karanikolas 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Karanikolas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Karanikolas. For the veterans among your Karanikolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karanikolas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Karanikolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Karanikolas in 1962 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karanikolas 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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