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Karbum Family History

Karbum 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: Narum, Harcum, Barnum, Karim, Karber, Karam, Varnum, Krum, Kortum

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Where is the Karbum family from?

You can see how Karbum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karbum family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Karbum family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karbum's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Karbum families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karbum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Karbum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karbum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Karbum. 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 14 military records available for the last name Karbum. For the veterans among your Karbum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karbum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1971, in the United States, Karbum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Karbum in 1970 was 70, and 77 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karbum 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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