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Karet Family History

Karet 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: Paret, Kares, Karst, Karel, Karen, Maret, Zaret, Kret, Karem, Hare

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Where is the Karet family from?

You can see how Karet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Karet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Karet families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Karet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karet 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 Karet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Karet. 100% of Karet men worked as a None and 70% of Karet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • None
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    30%

What Karet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karet 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Karet. 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 57 military records available for the last name Karet. For the veterans among your Karet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Karet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Karet in 1968 was 85, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karet 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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