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Karau Family History

Karau Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Karow.

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


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Where is the Karau family from?

You can see how Karau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Karau families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Karau's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Karau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karau 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 Karau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karau. 60% of Karau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Karau women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Karau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Karau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karau 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Karau. 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 229 military records available for the last name Karau. For the veterans among your Karau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Karau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karau in 1956 was 64, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karau 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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