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Karant Family History

Karant 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: Karan, Garant, Arant, Kranz, Kamradt, Karas, Morant, Kazan, Grant

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Where is the Karant family from?

You can see how Karant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Karant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karant family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Karant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karant 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 Karant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Karant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karant 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Karant. 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 66 military records available for the last name Karant. For the veterans among your Karant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karant lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Karant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Karant in 1971 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karant 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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