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Karist Family History

Karist 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: Karst, Krist, Karis, Karas, Paris, Kalista, Kairis, Kari, Baris

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Where is the Karist family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karist. 100% of Karist men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Karist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Karist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karist 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Karist. 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 2 military records available for the last name Karist. For the veterans among your Karist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karist lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Karist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Karist in 1973 was 65, and 83 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karist 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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