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Karer Family History

Karer 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: Kader, Kacer, Karner, Kamer, Kaser, Kauer, Kater, Kafer, Karber

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Where is the Karer family from?

You can see how Karer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Karer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Karer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karer 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 251 census records available for the last name Karer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karer 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Karer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Karer. For the veterans among your Karer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Karer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karer in 1967 was 90, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karer 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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