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Karisch Family History

Karisch 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: Krisch, Karsch, Kalisch, Kirsch, Kalich, Frisch, Kapsch, Kresch

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Where is the Karisch family from?

You can see how Karisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karisch families living in Oregon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Karisch's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Karisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karisch 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 Karisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karisch. 100% of Karisch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Karisch women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Karisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Karisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karisch 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Karisch. 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 107 military records available for the last name Karisch. For the veterans among your Karisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karisch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Karisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karisch in 1965 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karisch 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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