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Karasch Family History

Karasch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Karaś (see Karas).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Karash both meaning ‘crucian carp’.

and of Hungarian Karas.

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


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Where is the Karasch family from?

You can see how Karasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karasch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Karasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Karasch families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Karasch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karasch families in 1891.
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What did your Karasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karasch. 20% of Karasch 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 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Helper
    10%

What Karasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Karasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karasch 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Karasch. 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 223 military records available for the last name Karasch. For the veterans among your Karasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karasch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Karasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Karasch in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karasch 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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