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Karian Family History

Karian 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: Karman, Kurian, Karan, Varian, Marian, Karban, Arian, Yarian, Damian

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Where is the Karian family from?

You can see how Karian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Karian families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karian's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Karian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karian 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 Karian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engraver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karian. 50% of Karian men worked as an Engraver.

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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

  • Engraver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Karian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Karian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karian 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Karian. 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 45 military records available for the last name Karian. For the veterans among your Karian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karian in 1964 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karian 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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