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Karhu Family History

Karhu 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: Karau, Karp, Karas, Karl, Kari, Kara, Harju, Kau, Karpf, Karo

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Where is the Karhu family from?

You can see how Karhu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karhu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Karhu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Karhu family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karhu's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Karhu families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karhu 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 Karhu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karhu. 34% of Karhu men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Karhu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Karhu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karhu 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Karhu. 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 122 military records available for the last name Karhu. For the veterans among your Karhu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karhu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Karhu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karhu in 1963 was 74, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karhu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karhu 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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