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Karis Family History

Karis Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Caris. German: variant of Karius. Compare Caris.

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


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Where is the Karis family from?

You can see how Karis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Karis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Karis families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Karis's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Karis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karis 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 Karis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karis. 32% of Karis men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Karis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karis were Cook and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Karis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karis 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Karis. 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 692 military records available for the last name Karis. For the veterans among your Karis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karis lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Karis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karis in 1948 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karis 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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