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Karkis Family History

Karkis 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: Sarkis, Karis, Karlin, Karas, Paris, Harris, Kakos, Kairis, Karnik

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Where is the Karkis family from?

You can see how Karkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Karkis family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkis's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Karkis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Karkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Karkis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Karkis. For the veterans among your Karkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Karkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karkis in 1979 was 85, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karkis 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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