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Karic Family History

Karic Surname Meaning

Bosniak, Serbian, and Croatian (Karić): patronymic from a nickname based on Turkish kara ‘black’ which was in the times of the Turkish occupation of the Balkans often put before Muslim and non-Muslim personal names.

For example, in Serbian, Karađorđe means ‘Black George’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Karic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karic family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Karic families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Karic families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karic's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Karic families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Karic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karic 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Karic. 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 51 military records available for the last name Karic. For the veterans among your Karic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karic in 1964 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karic 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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