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Karem Family History

Karem Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Iraq and Egypt): variant of Karam or Karim.

This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians including Assyrians/Chaldeans.

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


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Where is the Karem family from?

You can see how Karem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Karem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Karem family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Karem's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Karem families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karem 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 Karem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karem. 39% of Karem men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Karem women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    39%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Karem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Karem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karem 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Karem. 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 94 military records available for the last name Karem. For the veterans among your Karem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Karem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karem in 1964 was 72, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karem 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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