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Kareth Family History

Kareth 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: Kamrath, Kamath, Warth, Krech, Garth, Barath, Karch, Paret, Hereth

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Where is the Kareth family from?

You can see how Kareth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kareth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kareth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Kareth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kareth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kareth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kareth 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 Kareth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kareth. 45% of Kareth men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Kareth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Kareth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kareth 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kareth. 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 120 military records available for the last name Kareth. For the veterans among your Kareth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kareth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kareth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kareth in 1959 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kareth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kareth 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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